Are you happy you had children?

Question

I'm just curious. I don't have any children yet.

Answer 1

I only have one but when you have a child you feel a love that you could never have imagined. It's really hard to describe. I really do feel blessed to have him. Yes, I am very happy I have a child.

Answer 2

I wasn't ready to have children...and I had my first one at the age of 27. A lot older than some. My daughter has been a joy though and is actually moe of a hero to me than anyone else has been in my life. I love looking through her eyes and seeing things again in a little person retrospect.
It's also very scarey world that I brought her into. I care for her deeply, but I don't want to be the complete anal overprotective mom that everyone talks about. Yet I hate to see her cry when kids are mean to her, I hate hearing about child molesters and people who just do things just to be mean.
Kids these days are mean in school...and yet some still can be so sweet and innoncent. It's hard when you see a child being teased...harder still if it's yours.
When they get sick it's a monster to deal with because you feel so helpless...but their dependence on you can make you feel all powerful.
Having a child is a huge responsiblity...my daughter was an "oops"
It was the best "oops" that ever happened to me.

Answer 3

I agree. Richard Dawkins makes the same point, that children can't be called Christian children or Muslim children any more than they could be called socialist children or capitalist children, Belonging to a religion (or a political philosophy) should be a matter of personal choice, based on personal values and decisions. This is obvious if you think about it, in fact many religions have some kind of 'coming of age' ceremony where the child is allowed to make his own decision to join the faith, or not.

Answer 4

Yes I am. My daughter was very unexpected, and my pregnancy didn't go very smoothly. She also had to have heart surgery right after she was born. And I am also no longer with her father, but I am so happy that I have her. I love her more than anyone or anything. She is the reason I get up everyday. She makes me want to be a better person. I want to be better because I want to set a good example for her. My daughter makes life beautiful.

Answer 5

Having my children is the best thing that ever happened to me. The day my first daughter was born also saw another birth: the birth of the realization within me of exactly what unconditional love is! The mere fact of her existence transformed me and made me a better man. With her birth, I began to become a more mature, patient, and responsible man. She wrought something very powerful upon me!

She's 14 now, and she still holds my heart.

Answer 6

Absolutely. Before I had kids I had no idea how I'd react to them...I've never been around small kids. But when my first son was born, my world was totally redefined. My sons are my reason for living. Not only that, but I've found that I like *other* kids too. (well, most of them. :)) Having children is the best thing that's ever happened to me.

Answer 7

For me it is very satisfying to know that when my day comes, that there will be yet a part of me that will live on. My children now have children of they're own. Which basically means that a part of me will be here for quite a while.

Answer 8

None of my children were planned, but I could never imagine a single minute in my life without any of them. Loving your child is something special and nothing compares to it.
My babies are the world to me and even on the bad days I never regret them. They make my life complete and they are the reason that I wake up every morning. Without my kids I wouldn't be the person I am. I love them every minute of every day!

Answer 9

I am.
He is the joy of my life.
I am happy in myself and in my marriage.
Our life is very balanced and a great adventure.
I waited to have my boy until I was ready to have him and have enjoyed all the challenges and great times since. He is 14 now and more independent and less needy of me every day. I miss the child, but am excited about the man I see forming. I would do it again. I would have two.

Answer 10

I have never had any regrets having my 4 children. I have 3 teenagers with my first husband and a 8 month old baby girl with my current husband. Every single one was planned and I wouldn't know what to do if I ever lost any of them.