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oldpilgrim
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I told my 2 sons when they were going to get married that kids will bring them the most joy in their lives and also the most pain.
It's hard for me to imagine going thru life without kids or grandkids. I think it would be very lonely.
I'm very glad for my parents, that they had me and my brother to help them get thru the ends of their lives. I'd hate to see them lonely and hurting with other people trying to care for them....a very lonely way to end one's life.
It's hard for me to imagine going thru life without kids or grandkids. I think it would be very lonely.
I'm very glad for my parents, that they had me and my brother to help them get thru the ends of their lives. I'd hate to see them lonely and hurting with other people trying to care for them....a very lonely way to end one's life.
Mace Canute
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Well, aren't you the condescending one! It's her and her husband's lives to live as they please and their not having children does not negatively impact anyone and that includes you.
Stimw
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I chose not to reproduce! I do enjoy (some) kids and am close to my nieces and nephews.
What I don't enjoy is having to pay for everyone else's reproductive choices!
My county just passed a 1/2 cent additional sales tax "for the schools" so everybody with little darlings has a babysitter paid for by those without.
My business tools have a "Tangible Personal Property Tax" that goes partially to the schools.
At one job that I had in the past the guy working next to me got paid the same BUT he got up to $5000. more in benefits. The annual benefits plan showed the details.
So the next time you run into one of these childless persons Thank them for helping you support your offspring!
The term for it is Socialism. Funny how just a little of it is considered a good thing.
What I don't enjoy is having to pay for everyone else's reproductive choices!
My county just passed a 1/2 cent additional sales tax "for the schools" so everybody with little darlings has a babysitter paid for by those without.
My business tools have a "Tangible Personal Property Tax" that goes partially to the schools.
At one job that I had in the past the guy working next to me got paid the same BUT he got up to $5000. more in benefits. The annual benefits plan showed the details.
So the next time you run into one of these childless persons Thank them for helping you support your offspring!
The term for it is Socialism. Funny how just a little of it is considered a good thing.
Mace Canute
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I'm also childless and it is one of my pet peeves that I have to pay the same into the education system as a family with kids. While I fully believe that an educated person contributes much to society, I'm not and haven't been responsible for the need for expanded educational facilities due to population increase. I am not against contributing to fund education but I do feel I should get a significant reduction in the school taxes I am forced to pay.
Relic
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My thoughts exactly.
tcreeley
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Having kids is a personal matter. Some do, some don't. I can't say someone is better or worse off. My sister has no kids. She would enjoy them- but she also has a vile temper when she loses it. I've seen many children in terrible homes. There are too many variables to generalize.
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My wife and I were perfectly happy before we had our daughter, and I am pretty sure we would have continued along doing just fine without kids. But now that we have our daughter, we look back on our old life and think about how limited it was. And though we both had great careers (I still do; wife is now a full time mom) and other great experiences in life, I feel like they pale in comparison to being a parent -- both the highs and lows (really helps put my job into perspective). Every morning I wake up to see my daughter and every night I come home from work to see my daughter is the new best day of my life.
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It's been several months since I've been here. I must say the last time I was here there was some terribly hateful people and I see you are still here.
My wife and I share our home with our grandson most of the time. Until last year at her passing my MIL lived with us for 14 years. There was 4 generations living in one house for awhile. With a horse boarding barn,our house and barn is sometimes like Grand Central Station. We also have a bunch of dogs to accompany us. In some accomplishments we are very successful. No regrets.
So RSKY I can really related to your story. Yours is well deserved I'm sure. Thanks for sharing.
My wife and I share our home with our grandson most of the time. Until last year at her passing my MIL lived with us for 14 years. There was 4 generations living in one house for awhile. With a horse boarding barn,our house and barn is sometimes like Grand Central Station. We also have a bunch of dogs to accompany us. In some accomplishments we are very successful. No regrets.
So RSKY I can really related to your story. Yours is well deserved I'm sure. Thanks for sharing.
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Geeze, I have 4 siblings. Between the 5 of us, only me and one other decided to have children. The three that don't have children are just as satisfied with life as the two of us that do. They just decided, for whatever personal reasons they may have, that they did not want to have children of their own. All of them are involved with children or young adults, teaching and counselling in various forms, and give back plenty to the community. They lead rich and fulfilling lives that most folks would be extremely happy with. 
