Why Do Men And Women Go Too Far? (Friday Fun Thread) | 43 comments (43 topical, 0 hidden)
Amen! (none / 0)
On the kids.  We aren't having kids.  Of course when we say that, the response is generally some variation of "How old are you?" (Pause for response) "Oh, you'll change your mind, you'll see".

No, I don't think so, for many reasons.  It's true that biology beats a LOUD drum in favor of reproducing (and society adds it's own drum), but I just ignore it.


I think you're right about the "misery loves company" thing too.  A lot of them are bored, stressed and financially strapped (kids aren't cheap), so they take comfort in knowing that millions and millions (and millions) of others share their pain.


Kids are fun for those fleeting moments of firsts, throwing around the baseball, scholastic achievements, etc.  Otherwise, no thanks.  But to be fair, I think kids become worthwhile at some point in their 20's, at which point most of th expense and stress is gone, and you can actually have some quality conversations.


Is there a way to skip 0-22 (give or take) and just have a 23-25 year old kid?

by Tom Hanc on 04/05/2008 07:29:45 PM EST

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yes (none / 0)
You can enjoy children of all ages by engaging in activities where you might meet them.  I actually enjoy interacting with kids on occasion, but for whatever reason I've never wanted one.  Never ever.  I guess GOD forgot to outfit me with a decent biological clock.  Damn that God anyway. 

by desertpear on 04/05/2008 07:34:15 PM EST

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I was the same (none / 0)

This is so much like me.  I wasn't planning to but had one anyway.  Funny how that happens sometimes.  The good news is that you love them like nothing else, the bad news is it's just as much of a sacrifice as you feared it would be.  I don't mind though.  I'd do it all over again because the greatest fear in my life now is something happening to him. Strange, isn't it?  It's impossible to fully comprehend this paradox until you've had one. (or it was for me anyway)

I offer no advice to other people about whether or not they should have kids, although I'm always glad to offer advice about how to raise them.  :^) 

by bfaul on 04/06/2008 01:03:15 PM EST

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Science will find a way (none / 0)

Is there a way to skip 0-22 (give or take) and just have a 23-25 year old kid?
 
That "kid" would have to spring forth from the mother's head like Athena.  Otherwise, I have a feeling the childbirth would be messy (and, invariably, end up in a photo posted on this forum by BytchBang).

by OneHitKill on 04/05/2008 11:45:51 PM EST

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Why Do Men And Women Go Too Far? (Friday Fun Thread) | 43 comments (43 topical, 0 hidden)