I think I'd like children at some point but definitely not in the near future. Also, I seem to only think about the negative sides of raising kids so I've gone for "undecided" at the moment.

Nope! I'm an aunt - that's good enough for me.

Som days I would like to have kids of my own but right now I am just not ready yet.

I wasn't ever comfortable around kids...not even at the age of 10! I was taking care of babies at that time at my mom's job and when I went home, I just said "I hate kids".

Fast-forward 10 years later, and social services told us that we needed to take care of four kids that were good friends of ours and that was a 10-week nightmare. There was one kid that my family took care of and they loved him, but I wanted to do what Bender did with Nibbler...flush him down the toilet.

Now, there's this hillbilly neighbor who has 5 crazy kids and the oldest is deaf, but all they do is anything they want.

And I might get myself a vasectomy...if I ever get the money.

Yes, I would. :)

And I might get myself a vasectomy...if I ever get the money.

There are some very sweet kids in the world. But I guess bad experiences with them will put you off.

No thanks. Havent really been around children too much so I dont have a lot of experience with them. Besides children are expensive and I have so little money now.

IDK...I see how so many children turn out these days and it's just frightening.

IDK...I see how so many children turn out these days and it's just frightening.

I see your point... but most children I have been around are a reflection of the way the child's parents raised him or her. I have cared for some quite bratty kids, only to find out that the parent's brattiness and lack of discipline most likely caused that.
I like to remember "The Cosby Show" line where Bill Cosby tells his daughter after she had her twins, "Good parents are made by good children..."
So, in the future, if I find myself an incredible husband... I would love to have a child or two... or three!:D

I'm thinking of the increasing number of kids with ADD/ADHD, various learning disorders, behavioral disorders, etc. Plus, even if I raised my child with manners, they're going to get stuck being around brats at school.

Did - then didn't - then did - then didn't - then did again - then didn't

and now can't. I have lost a couple of pregnancies as well.

Sometimes I have small regrets, but not for the most part. I see my friends with kids and how it's aged them compared to me and other friends who don't have children. I have my animals, and although they're not of my flesh, or carry on a family name, they've given me the most unconditional love imagineable. And what's really great - when they hit their teens, they don't take your car without you knowing, don't talk back and tell me they hate me, don't trash the house when I go out and I don't have to worry about any of them getting pregnant or doing dope (other than the occasional whiff of cat nip). ;)

Absolutley!!! I love babies, little children. The only question is, are you ready to run that crap? Nobody ever really is. Yet, when my time comes, I'll be ready for it. Whatever comes.

I LOVE kids and can't wait to have some of my own! :)

I love children, the reason why I want to become a preschool teacher; but at my age, I do not think it would be a wise idea; by the child is born, I will be in my 40s. I have been pregnant in the past (once when I was 26, the other time when I was 28) and I lost both of these babies. I guess it was never meant for me to become a mother, and I am fine with that.

No, I don't want to have kids. I am an aunt and I saw how hard it was for my sister to care for them, my sister was married at the time and still is. I see how hard it is for my other sister and brother in law to raise their kids.

i like kids and i wanted some at one point but in this day and age it is so hard to raise them and besides kids today cant really have the fun i had growing up . its really not safe to let your child play outside go trick or treating or do anything anymore plus you always have to worry about illnesses school and a thousand other things that i just dont have the patence for

Yes!!! I love kids and I have always wanted to be a mother.

Yes, but not for a looong time. I can barely take care of myself at this point. I'd like to wait til my late 20's, early 30's.

I wouldn't have minded say 10 years ago, but not now. I'm 46 and feel it's too old to be a first time parent. I wouldn't want to put the kid through the "Is that your grandfather" trip.

i like kids and i wanted some at one point but in this day and age it is so hard to raise them and besides kids today cant really have the fun i had growing up . its really not safe to let your child play outside go trick or treating or do anything anymore plus you always have to worry about illnesses school and a thousand other things that i just dont have the patence for
I know...my dad used to wander all over the neighborhood for hours and my grandmother never gave it a second thought. I'd be scared to let my child walk to school in the morning now. :(

no, I don't like kids and never have. That's strange, because everyone else in my family LOVES them.

I LOVE kids and can't wait to have some of my own! :)
and I know you'll be a great mother, Lauren!

Nah. When I finally get out there in the world after college, based on my unwanted repression I think I may lead a lifestyle where it may be inappropriate for children to be around. Let's just leave it at that.

I don't want to scar little minds... :lol:

I have 23 children :)

I voted no, because I just don't want to have kids screaming at me every day.

I have 23 children :)
One of the great parts about being a teacher - you don't have to take them home with you. :joke: :lol:

One of the great parts about being a teacher - you don't have to take them home with you. :joke: :lol:

lol, good one!:D

I have a 4-year-old brother and I've seen him everyday since he was born and it has really opened my eyes to the fact that kids aren't fun, so I definitely don't want kids anytime soon, or maybe ever. I just don't know if I have the patience for them.

I have a 4-year-old brother and I've seen him everyday since he was born and it has really opened my eyes to the fact that kids aren't fun, so I definitely don't want kids anytime soon, or maybe ever. I just don't know if I have the patience for them.
I know what you mean. I love my nephew to pieces, but he also has WAY too much energy. After an hour of baby-sitting, sometimes I'm just praying for them to come back - FAST!! :eek: :lol: I don't know how my sister and brother-in-law keep up with him. :eek: :lol:

I wouldn't have minded say 10 years ago, but not now. I'm 46 and feel it's too old to be a first time parent. I wouldn't want to put the kid through the "Is that your grandfather" trip.

My oldest brother is 47, and he became a first time parent at 45, and he is expecting is second any day now. I know what YOU mean, but you never know.

I have two step-daughters, but as far as having kids of my own i am not sure. The way things are going in this world i don't know if i would want to bring a child into it , the future doesn't seem so bright, its so dangerous now.
there are alot of worries:(

I have 23 children :)
I have ~225. Many I'd like to leave on someone's doorstep. lol

I don't think so.

A.) Childbirth is painful
2.) They aren't quiet.
C.) Children are expensive
4.) The world is overpopulated already. We don't need anyone else crowding the planet.

I work in a family portrait studio and I take mainly children/baby pictures so I get my fill of kids. Maybe when i'm older and married tho and I have a moment of unreasonable thinking.

no- though it's not just the unhappy childhood memories of being bullied in school, i just don't think i am able to cope with looking after kids. you don't have to be married or have a partner in order to be happy- and the same applies to kids. it comes down to one's preference- there are those who are willing to commit to something like this, and there are others who do not.

for me, not wanting kids is not to say i hate them completely - it's just something that hasn't crossed my mind one bit.

No. I don't think I would have been a good mother. I don't have the patience. I never did babysit. But sometimes I think that if I had kids what would they have looked like or done with their lives. Now my mom is a great mom but I probably would have turned out like Mommy Dearest.

My oldest brother is 47, and he became a first time parent at 45, and he is expecting is second any day now. I know what YOU mean, but you never know.

True......A coworker had a daughter late in life, he was probably 48 then it worked for him. I'm still iffy on it since I had older parents and it bugged me when someone would ask if my Dad was my Grandfather. I always wished I had young parents, especially now since they're gone.:(

My neice(when still a teen) said that she never wanted to have children . Well she is 22 now and has 2 beautiful boys. She is a great mom. My own daughter has 2 children who are a joy in my life and I could not imagine my life without them!