It seems like Im the only person who doesnt want children..is there something wrong with that? Im in my early 20's and I just dont really like kids. I dont hate them, I just get easily annoyed
2007-07-26 11:44:04 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
well im in my twentys too and i dont want children yet!...perhaps you'll like to have them later in life as most people choose to do nowadays....for me my career is first....family later!
2007-07-26 11:50:18 · answer #1 · answered by hellohello 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is anything wrong with it. Why have kids just to have them? Some people (like my boyfriend) think it is our moral obligation to procreate and contribute to society. Although I want children, I do not think that everyone is meant to have children and should not just have them because it is expected.
If/when you get to a point where you want to be married and really consider the issue, then you will make the right choice for you. Don't do it just because people say you have to want kids. There are too many children out there in the homes of people who should not have had children, for various reasons, to have them just because it is the next expected course in life.
2007-07-26 19:14:11 · answer #2 · answered by brwneyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always said and thought that I didn't want children. It wasn't that I disliked kids... I just didn't want that lifestyle. I also thought I wouldn't marry anyone until I was late 20's, early 30's. But somewhere along the line, I found the perfect person for me. We ended up getting married. We've been together for over 3 1/2 years, and I still feel happier with him than any person I ever dated. Somewhere in between all that, I started wanting a family. So we tried... and I'm now pregnant.
So no, its not weird to not want children. But you also have to realize that later if you do find yourself wanting them against your prior thoughts that you wouldn't that that isn't weird either.
2007-07-26 19:04:57 · answer #3 · answered by splurge_munki 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I didnt want anything to do with kids in my 20's, hated them actually and freaked out if somebody visited at work and handed me their baby, I ran away, I used to holiday where there were no children, etc. I had my first child at 30 and even couldn't believe that I had him and it took me a long time to bond with him. Then i had my second at 37 and loved her from the moment she was born. Now I'm almost 40 and am really clucky and would love more kids. I guess I got maternal way later in life. I never knew I'd go from avoiding babies so much to now loving it when mums and babies walk past me.
2007-07-26 21:07:44 · answer #4 · answered by vrtual_assistant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't want kids until I was 28. Not a big deal. You're not the only one, but you're probably the only one honest enough to admit it.
It's ok not to want them. They're a lot of work, and HUGE pains in the butt at times. I love mine, but there are times I'd LOVE to be childless.
2007-07-26 19:30:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd sure like to meet you and shake your hand.
There are people out there with kids they don't seem to want. I see them and say to myself 'why did they even have children. They don't even like kids'. The parents are miserable.....the kids are miserable. It makes me wonder what they were thinking. Did they feel pressured to have kids or did they accidentally get pregnant. I really can't figure it out.
People who are annoyed by children or really don't like being around kids should not be parents in my opinion.
2007-07-26 18:53:43 · answer #6 · answered by seashell 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think that is normal. Lord...two years ago when my hubby and me got married we both agreed we didnt want any children. And that was perfectly okay. Somehow though...somthing changed our minds and now I am 28 weeks pregnant. I think its normal not to want kids, and to be honest enough with yourself to accept that. Dont let anyone try to tell you otherwise. If they say " You will want one later"....brush them off...cause this is your decision...not theirs. Also...dont worry about something being wrong with you. Some people dont want kids...and that is perfectly acceptable. Best of luck to you in life...
2007-07-26 18:48:05 · answer #7 · answered by tattooangel4 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 children and love them all. Its hard at times, but in the end it's all worth it. But, hey, It's your choice whether or not to have children, and it's not wrong at all.
2007-07-26 19:07:32 · answer #8 · answered by Carolina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Early 20's as well. Same as you. It will be a very long time if ever.
2007-07-26 18:47:33 · answer #9 · answered by ME 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't want any kids either, unfortunately I already have two of them lol!!! I kid of course, but there's nothing wrong with your decision.
In all seriousness though I don't want anymore. To ensure this I has a vasectomy.
2007-07-26 20:31:59 · answer #10 · answered by SABADO GIGANTE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel the same I'm 20 but I'm sure I'll change my mind when I get a little older.
2007-07-26 18:47:48 · answer #11 · answered by You Lames! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋