I read an article

[RSKY]

It really doesn't bother me if you don't want children. To each his own. If you don't then you are missing out on one of life's greatest pleasures. But that is your choice.

What ticked me off was the 'I don't have kids, why should I pay taxes' group. Hit me at a bad time. Two things going on in not so close family, really bad. Both are couples or persons who have made it clear over the years that children were not for people as important as them. Both are now in bad health and have alienated all who have tried to help. They can rot for all I care.

So if I did step on somebody's toes it really isn't you I'm ticked at. Just some other idiot who has pointed out to me several times over the years how much more they have because they never had any stinky kids but who now needs me to ignore my own and help them instead.

 

[2LaneCruzer]

We raised (well, actually babysat) our twin grandsons from age six weeks to kindergarten age; being retired, I got to spend a bunch of time with them (they loved my John Deere...my grandkids are my "John Deere Buddies"). I actually spent as much or more time with them than I did my own two daughters. It was a real treat (in one sense of the word) in that I have a greater appreciation for the dedication my wife had for raising our girls and she now has a new awakening and appreciation for what it's like raising a couple healthy, rambunctious boys. To each his own; I wouldn't trade my family and my experience for a boat, or a Corvette or a farm in Arkansas.

 

[kcflhrc]

I wouldn't trade my 3 children and my 2 grand children for anything. However, I respect anyone who does not want to have kids. Some people should not reproduce, you know who you are. And to frown upon someone who doesn't want the same thing as you is just absurd.

 

[ch1ch2]

I am very thankful for my family!
Why would I be concerned if someone else has a bigger or a smaller family than me?

 

[jerrybob]

A long time ago, a tornado came through our neighborhood. The house at the end of the block had 5 trees thrown onto it, crushing the roof. The woman that lived in the house was a god fearing christian with 7 children and for all intents and purposes, she was a good human being. Two doors down from her also lived a god fearing christian woman with one child of her own and and adopted child as well and for all intents and purposes was also a good human being.

After the storm ended, the people of the neighborhood gathered in the street to survey the damage. Only the house with the 7 children had damage, with the 5 trees on top of it, darn near destroyed. As the woman with the 7 children and destroyed house stood in the street in shock and ready to cry, with all the men, women and children from the neighborhood gathered around her for support, and the woman from two doors down says "God was good to us, we didn't have any damage."

Everyone was stunned she said such a thing. Her husband grabbed her by the arm and dragged her down the street and threw her in the house two doors down. She had no idea how badly she had hurt the lady with 7 children and a house with 5 trees on top of it with one thoughtless comment. I don't think she ever got it. The two ladies never spoke again.

Maybe God didn't want that lady to have 7 children???? Maybe she was sending a message??

 

[jerrybob]

I wouldn't trade my 3 children and my 2 grand children for anything. However, I respect anyone who does not want to have kids. Some people should not reproduce, you know who you are. And to frown upon someone who doesn't want the same thing as you is just absurd.

I agree......love my kids and grandkids. Totally agree.......some people should not reproduce. There should be a reproduction application.....first question......Can YOU afford to raise this child without government financial assistance from legitimate taxpayers? If no.......use protection idiot!

 

[cat fever]

I say to each their own. You don't want kids don't have them. To those who do want them; make sure you can support them.
Personally, I have never been more proud than when my boys do something that deserves praise. My oldest (26) is a couple years out of college, but while going made it to the NCAA 3 years in a row as a sprinter, was nationally ranked. How could a parent not be proud. My youngest (25) is now 4 years deep in the Air Force, and yes, I do have the bumper sticker "Proud Air Force dad".
When those without kids get old is when they might start to feel lonely. IMO

One of many times he was the conference champion. Sorry couldn't resist.

 

[Redneck in training]

I didn't read all the responses but there was at least one saying that she is selfish. I think the opposite is true. This planet is already overpopulated. I think people having bunch of children are selfish. They can have many children only because most people don't. We own several rental units. They are cheap to rent so the tenants tend to be rather poor. There are few families having 5, 6 children, I have never seen the children playing outside but they have big flat screen TV that is always on. When I have to do some repair inside the house is a dirty scary place. Makes me think pigs on a farm in Iowa live better.