Do you want Children?

[Biodeamon]

I know it's selfish with all the overpopulation in the world but i would prefer to pass on my genetic legacy

 

[Azure-Supernova]

I want kids.

My boyfriend and I are going to have lots of babies together one day!

You hope.

Nope. I know we will.

Like he said, You hope.

No sir, it's definitely happening. I've wanted kids since I was one myself.

 

[MissDK]

Maybe after I have the career I want, and I am secure and stuff... I my eyes children are a 50-50% mix of a pain in the ass and adorable little creatures...

 

[googleit6]

Nope. Never ever, for many reasons. First, I don't like kids. Second, I was/am a terrible kid, and do not want another one of me running around. Third, I have the weirdest anxiety issues that would only amplify tenfold with a child. Fourth, it's a financial burden I don't want. Finally, kids take up time that I don't want to give.

I don't exactly have that maternal instinct. I'm really terrible in situations where I'm supposed to offer help to other people, and it would be the same with a kid.

 

[Neo10101]

Yes, hopefully a boy and a girl.

 

[Katana314]

I somewhat agree with the overpopulation model. There are so many instances where you could just say "If every person in the world did X once, then it would have Y kabillion impact"

I dunno. I've been told I'm good with little kids, but I see them as a big responsibility. If/when I get married, I'd look for my wife's opinion on it. If she's obsessed with the idea I won't fight it and would do my best as a dad.

Maybe I'll look for a woman who's scared to death of the idea of giving birth.

 

[Embz]

Not in the near future, but maybe when Im in my late 20's/ early 30's its something I would probably consider. I want to live my life a bit before I get tied down with kids

 

[Vern5]

I'm going to go ahead and assume that we can mostly agree that the world is ridiculously overpopulated right now.

No, you can't assume that. I disagree completely. There are vast areas that are underpopulated. Many "western" nations have immigration programs because of low population and low population growth.

People are dying in the streets. There isn't enough food to go around.

On a world wide basis there is plenty, that isn't why they are starving. They are starving due to war, politics, greed, luck, and many other factors. Billions of tonnes of food are wasted or allowed to rot every year. In some areas farmers are paid NOT to grow food or to destroy perfectly good food to keep the prices at artificial price points.

So, I've got to know, do any of you want children and, if so, why?

Most people are genetically wired to want to reproduce. Even people who think they don't want kids suddenly see things a whole new way as they age, or as they/their partner become pregnant. Nothing in my life has been as rewarding as having a child.

1) Seriously? I can't assume things anymore? I guess I'm just getting stubborn. I'm forgetting to observe the laws of the Secret Mental Police. Just because I assume something doesn't mean it absolutely has to be right. Actually, you proved my point of "mostly agreeing" because mostly doesn't count everyone.

2) You happily proved my point of there not being enough food to go around. Yes a lot of it is lost to fire and neglect. Yes a lot of it is stockpiled away from those who need. So between losing and withholding food, there really isn't enough to go around.

3) I can agree with what you're saying. I'm pretty sure that I'll think differently on having kids or not once I've felt the need to lay down roots. Still, why was having your child such an incredible reward, if you don't mind me asking?

1) You assumed that most people think the world was overpopulated. You are simply wrong. It is underpopulated. Only a handful of people think otherwise.

2) There is plenty to go around. The fact that we don't share it doesn't mean there isn't enough. When there were 100,000 people in the world we didn't share it and people starved then too. Your model is overly simplistic to the point of being cartoonish.

3) It is a little hard to describe. What makes anything you do rewarding? It's something you feel inside. It's the feeling when you first see them, when they come running to the door because they heard you come home, they way they look at you, they feeling you get as you watch them grow and learn and become a little person of their own.

1) Now we've come to an impasse based on an opinion. Over and underpopulation are opinions. You can't be right or wrong about opinions. And it is my opinion that I can assume what I want to, especially when you are the only one who seems to want to call me out on that assumption for no explainable reason.

Besides, I have never heard anyone but you talk about how the world doesn't have enough people. There are a lot of people across the globe. What gives you the idea that there aren't enough people around?

2) There isn't plenty to go around because that plenty is not available to everyone. Just because there is plenty doesn't mean its going where it is needed. Thus, of the food that is available for distribution, there is not enough to go around.

I'm not going to argue about the kids thing because that at least makes some sense. If you just wanted to win at arguing then fine, you won. You can go tell your kids how awesome you are now. Jeez.

 

[OptimisticPessimist]

Nope. I firmly believe that people should require a license to procreate. I wouldn't even apply for said license.

 

[NerfRIder]

I don't want to have any children. If I ever change my mind about that I aim to adopt.

I see no reason the bring a life into this world when there are so many already here that have been abandoned. Also I cannot bring a life into this world just to look him/her in the eye and tell him that all logic and reason say that the only reason he/she exists is because I wanted to procreate, that his/her life is meaningless and when he/she dies he/she will simple cease to exist.

 

[silversnake4133]

Yes I do, with a firm belief that they will one day make the world a better place in their own way. I will probably have to do a lot of the educating of my children (I want at most 2, no more) at home because with how the government is handling the education system in my country, schooling facilities will pretty much be all but extinct by the time I have kids. I believe that, in a way, everyone has the opportunity to change the world for the better, if they are first given the chance.

 

[DazBurger]

Yes I want children! The more the better! Slowly roasted over en open fire... Or BBQ style!!!

IM BIGGER THAN YOU, IM HIGHER IN THE FOOD CHAIN!.. GET IN MAH BELLeY!!!


In all seriousness:
Do I want have children my self?.. And not eat them? No, absolutely not!

I despise children... Cant explain it.. Theres just something I find extremely disgusting about them. Especially babies!


Why is there always people who gets offended about me not liking children? Why!?

 

[SuperNova221]

No.

I have no doubt that I eventually will have a child, but I wouldn't be me deciding to have one.

I hate babies, I hate the way they look, the way they smell, the way they sound, how completely stupid they are. I hate children too, they are horrible people. Too stupid to say anything resonable or interesting on top of that. I despise myself for once being a child. I just completely despise children.

 

[Abbyrose07]

Nope I have never wanted children and at 26 I still don't, I just don't like kids and never have...I guess I don't have the maternal instinct or was dropped on my head as a child one too many times...lol. Some people at work asked me once if I had children and told them no,they acted like I was some sort of sinner. People think I am horrible because I am a girl and don't want kids...oh well I guess I am.

 

[The Thinker]

I might adopt one day, so as to have a sidekick.

 

[SilentCom]

You gonna have babies! 400 babies! (you all know what I'm talking about)

OT: Not in my current state. I'm still too young and inexperienced with life to be having a family of my own. Maybe one day.

 

[SageRuffin]

I'd love to have some little mini-Sages running around, tearing shit up, and hating everybody. Hopefully, I'll be able to make that a reality before I hit 30 (you know, the whole thing about procreating requiring a female and feelings and probably some alcohol and "Superman" by Eminem).

I already thought of names, strong and powerful, and absolutely not based off video games (well, not in a silly sense; I actually like the name Aeris).

 

[Biosophilogical]

Most people are genetically wired to want to reproduce. Even people who think they don't want kids suddenly see things a whole new way as they age, or as they/their partner become pregnant.

I agree, But given the choice, I'd rather not be genetically brain-washed into wanting to make babies. If I can psychologically progress to a state in which having a child is preferable, then I'll have a child (presuming I have all the pre-requisites like love, financial stability, a partner, etc), but I don't want my body deciding it for me ... if that makes any sense.

 

[pyramid head grape]

I despise children, also I don't like the idea of being in a relationship with a woman either (I am quite possibly asexual)