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2007-08-23 14:44:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
Don’t get defensive Zikiru. Its a simple question. As a teacher, people who don’t want children and don’t have them make my job easier....though it is job security. Joking aside, I respect you doing what you know is best for you.
Anise, you would be surprised what some parents do while their children are at home. I hear many stories.
2007-08-23 15:18:51 · update #1
Monkey (though I know you are probably a troll), some women actually trap men with a ring before they trap them with children.
Its an old custom, but I believe the best.
2007-08-23 15:23:40 · update #2
I grew up surrounded by kids and as the oldest I was the one who always had to take care of them. I didn't like it. I realized at an early age that motherhood wasn't for me. That feeling didn't change as I grew older, and I was very much aware that I wasn't meeting men who were likely to change my mind. As it turned out, the option was taken from me - literally - in my mid-30's. People said, "Oh, now you'll never have children, isn't that a shame!" And I would think, "no, not really. It's worked out well." I do not regret having children. For me, it was the right choice. I still think I would not have made a good mother.
Just for the record, there was a moment when I thought I might possibly be pregnant (I wasn't). I most likely would not have had an abortion if I were, but I was very glad I had the right to choose.
2007-08-24 02:13:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
There's quite a few reasons why I don't want to have kids. The biggest being that I wouldn't feel comfortable being responsible for another person's life. I'd hate to screw up their lives just because I don't know what the hell I'm doing. Also, I have lots of plans. After college, I want to go to grad school and get my Ph.D. I also want to travel a lot, and let's face it, having kids would make that extremely difficult in terms of time and financial responsibilities.
I think kids are cute and all, but I wouldn't want to deal with them 24/7. I just couldn't handle it. I'll be the one who takes my neices and nephews periodically and have the time of my life with them, but when it comes down to it, I want to fall asleep in a cozy, quiet house with just my significant other, and maybe a dog or something. Plus, I don't want to go through childbirth or pregnancy. It's just incredibly unappealing to me.
If I ever DID decide I wanted a kid, I'd adopt. There are enough kids without good homes out there for me to justify bringing more into the world. (I don't judge people who do have kids of their own, though. They seem to love it, and that's awesome. I'm happy for them. It's just not for me.)
2007-08-23 23:12:20 · answer #2 · answered by Kristin 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I made my decision not to have kids when my friend told me that her sister diarrhea-ed during labor with her husband standing right there. Something I kind of want to avoid.
Plus kids cost a lot, they smell, they're dirty and I volunteer at the children's desk at the library and some kids are really really really mean.
2007-08-24 15:12:35 · answer #3 · answered by Wyst 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't want children because:
1) I think I'd make a bad mother.
2) I don't want to be pregnant.
3) I don't want to derail my career.
4) I have no urge for motherhood whatsoever.
2007-08-24 17:53:54 · answer #4 · answered by Rio Madeira 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I may someday, but am just not the type born with any kind of ticking clock. I will be fullfilled with or without. Making it the focus of my life is simply not in my nature.
2007-08-23 23:41:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
careers,one thing,its not traditional anymore it used to be that people grew up got jobs got marryed an had kids today things just are diff , with some women its their looks having a baby often changes a womans body
2007-08-23 22:08:05 · answer #6 · answered by panthor001 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't want children for MANY reasons. Mainly because I think it's horrible to force them into this world.
I can't stand children. They're more annoying than cute to me. What's the point in having them when it will only contribute to the overpopulation in the world? Most likely me and the child would both be miserable. I see no point at all in them. It would also be very difficult for me. I work, take care of pets, am constantly tired and I'm single [so I have no one else to help me with this..]. I have NO TIME or ENERGY for children.
Leave us be. If I were to have a child and I didn't want one [which, I don't] then my life would be miserable, and the childs' life probably would be too. We don't need more miserable people.
Just my opinion.. I'm not fond of children.
Btw, if I ever did want a kid, I would choose adoption. The damage is already done with them and they need a home.
EDIT- Who says I was getting defensive? I wasn't trying to be.
2007-08-23 22:08:19 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 5⤊ 5⤋
Career, too much work to care for, would rather adopt, can't have kids (or their boyfriend/husband can't), don't want to go through the pain of pregnancy...
As long as the ones with the good genes have kids everything is good.
2007-08-23 22:12:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I've just never had the inclination. My bf has a 7 year old, and that pretty much convinced me I don't want children of my own. I absolutely hate the whining! I prefer my free time, disposable income, svelte figure, and vomit free furniture.
2007-08-23 23:25:19 · answer #9 · answered by Priscilla B 5 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Well, bear in mind that women who have time to sit on Yahoo! Answers all day don't have kids...because when you have kids, you rarely get to sit down, ever! That may be why.
2007-08-23 22:13:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anise 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋