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Posted: 1/10/2018 6:03:08 AM EST
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If people are healthy and successful(and conservative) I sort of think it's a moral imperative to have children. I usually hear the "I'll never have kids" thing from my crazy hippy cousin who is a Marxist. Strangely I hear it on here often. I sort of thought the "no-kids" mentality was a result of ethno-Marxist brainwashing or immoral urban consumerism(think Sex & the City TV show) Well you then hear it from people with some serious, fucked up issues, whatever political affiliation they may have. That makes sense to me. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 6:06:33 AM EST
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What really makes me wonder sometimes is people who substitute pets for children.
I don't care if you want kids or not, but pets are not people. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 6:10:18 AM EST
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What really makes me wonder sometimes is people who substitute pets for children. I don't care if you want kids or not, but pets are not people. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 6:50:22 AM EST
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Hey OP-
The .gov isn't giving me enough money to raise my kids. Will you start sending me $3,000 a month to do so? K thx. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 7:07:58 AM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You told me to breed. I’m breeding. And typing on ARFCOM? |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 7:10:40 AM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You owe me money for my check up and some maternity clothes. I want cute ones, from Mimi Maternity, not some shitty off brand. You can send cheap baby clothes to that stjames guy, I’m shitting the brats out on his porch so they’re his problem to dress. If I don’t have to breast feed, I can get knocked up again that much sooner. 
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Posted: 1/10/2018 7:12:16 AM EST
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Having children or not is a choice made between partners. Judging people based on their choice is ridiculous. That is between them and nobody else's business. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 7:13:29 AM EST
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Seems simple enough, doesn't it? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Having children or not is a choice made between partners. Judging people based on their choice is ridiculous. That is between them and nobody else's business. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 7:15:30 AM EST
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I'm a parent. I don't agree with you at all. There's lots of people that don't want kids that shouldn't have them The reasons for that decision isn't the business of anyone else. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:01:22 AM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm sorry, it was a intelligent reply. Population Clock In what reality do you think that the survival of our species is in any danger? I'm blunt and have little tolerance for rampant stupidity. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:04:08 AM EST
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Got a vasectomy at 23. Our dogs and jobs are enough trouble, the missus and I don't want kids preventing us from doing what we want.
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:05:25 AM EST
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The only people I've known in my life who make such arguments are those who are genuinely envious of others who are not bogged down by the heavy burden of children.
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:08:44 AM EST
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I'm certainly not intending to ostracize people who have health, money or emotional issues which render them childless. That is a completely separate subject worthy of enormous compassion.
I only meant to pry at those who have the good fortune of health and financial well being, but choose to not raise a family. To those who complain about the dire state of the world, I bet your ancestors have seen much worse. Consider veterans of the Civil War or WWI. I'm absolutely certain they had more understanding of the world then anxiety ridden conservative millennials who lose sleep over killer robots and illegal immigration. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:11:55 AM EST
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Got a vasectomy at 23. Our dogs and jobs are enough trouble, the missus and I don't want kids preventing us from doing what we want. Edit: I'm in no way trying to be insulting. Just curious |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:13:18 AM EST
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I only meant to pry at those who have the good fortune of health and financial well being, but choose to not raise a family. My statement directly preceding yours still stands. 
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:15:54 AM EST
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I'm certainly not intending to ostracize people who have health, money or emotional issues which render them childless. That is a completely separate subject worthy of enormous compassion. I only meant to pry at those who have the good fortune of health and financial well being, but choose to not raise a family. To those who complain about the dire state of the world, I bet your ancestors have seen much worse. Consider veterans of the Civil War or WWI. I'm absolutely certain they had more understanding of the world then anxiety ridden conservative millennials who lose sleep over killer robots and illegal immigration. Beyond that, what the fuck do you think makes you some expert to weigh in on this? Why does someone need a medical issue? Most of us that are well off enough to choose to just not have kids are also smart enough to not just give in to poor impulse control and do something because that's the way it's always been done. Humans are intelligent and have the ability to rise above basic primitive instincts, why do something just because? No one owes you or anyone else anything. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:18:23 AM EST
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I'm certainly not intending to ostracize people who have health, money or emotional issues which render them childless. That is a completely separate subject worthy of enormous compassion. I only meant to pry at those who have the good fortune of health and financial well being, but choose to not raise a family. To those who complain about the dire state of the world, I bet your ancestors have seen much worse. Consider veterans of the Civil War or WWI. I'm absolutely certain they had more understanding of the world then anxiety ridden conservative millennials who lose sleep over killer robots and illegal immigration. I know lol, you'd think some posters believe they or we are living in The Walking Dead or Resident Evil or something. Life is imperfect don't get me wrong but by all standards of the past it's pretty darn good |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:24:17 AM EST
[#18]
No. At least they're honest with themselves about their priorities.
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:25:00 AM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’m a good person. I got pregnant like I’m supposed to. Now I need you to send me cash for prenatal vitamins. 
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:26:32 AM EST
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Having children or not is a choice made between partners. Judging people based on their choice is ridiculous. That is between them and nobody else’s business. There is nothing BETTER to judge people on than THEIR CHOICES IN LIFE! |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:27:56 AM EST
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No. GFY |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:30:49 AM EST
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Did anybody say that if you don't have kids you pretty much failed at life?
Reproduction is one of the main goals of life. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:39:06 AM EST
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Some people never grow up-those people decide not to have kids.  </font>
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:40:43 AM EST
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we have no kids, never wanted them, for both personal and medical reasons.
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:42:02 AM EST
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Did anybody say that if you don't have kids you pretty much failed at life? Reproduction is one of the main goals of life. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:42:15 AM EST
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I'm so thankful for having this site. So many experts on both sides of this topic telling me how to live my life and all the mistakes I'm making.
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:43:07 AM EST
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I'm so thankful for having this site. So many experts telling me how to live my life and all the mistakes I'm making. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:44:29 AM EST
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GD is certainly a "Lifestyle Consulting Firm" isn't it? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm so thankful for having this site. So many experts telling me how to live my life and all the mistakes I'm making. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:46:13 AM EST
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GD is certainly a "Lifestyle Consulting Firm" isn't it? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm so thankful for having this site. So many experts telling me how to live my life and all the mistakes I'm making. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:46:46 AM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: People who dont have kids should not be allowed to vote/ hold office, they have no stake in the future, so they should have no say in it. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:48:10 AM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: People who dont have kids should not be allowed to vote/ hold office, they have no stake in the future, so they should have no say in it. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:53:14 AM EST
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1. I don't want the burden of having children, ATM
2. I can't afford to have children 3. I don't believe i'm mature enough to be a father, ATM Why do you care so much? |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:53:24 AM EST
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People who dont have kids should not be allowed to vote/ hold office, they have no stake in the future, so they should have no say in it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Did anybody say that if you don't have kids you pretty much failed at life? Reproduction is one of the main goals of life. ETA Tax the shit out of those who have kids. The more kids the more tax. Go for it. Make them pay the full cost of schooling thier kids. Make them pay the full cost of jailing them. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 8:58:59 AM EST
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Me and my future-wife have decided that kids aren't in the plans. We may change our minds eventually, as we're young, but it's not terribly likely.
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Posted: 1/10/2018 9:00:48 AM EST
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My gf has 2 kids, ages 11 and 5. I have no kids, and don't want any. I have a laundry list of reasons why I don't want kids, but at the top of that list is that I am free to make that choice. The rest of the reasons are none of your god damn business.
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Posted: 1/10/2018 9:01:51 AM EST
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Serious question: Do those of you with small children honestly expect your kids to have a better life than you have had?
I ask that because (in my opinion), fathers for many generations have believed their kids could have a better life. Which is one of the many reasons we don't have children. . . |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 9:05:32 AM EST
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I'm certainly not intending to ostracize people who have health, money or emotional issues which render them childless. That is a completely separate subject worthy of enormous compassion. I only meant to pry at those who have the good fortune of health and financial well being, but choose to not raise a family. To those who complain about the dire state of the world, I bet your ancestors have seen much worse. Consider veterans of the Civil War or WWI. I'm absolutely certain they had more understanding of the world then anxiety ridden conservative millennials who lose sleep over killer robots and illegal immigration. "The phrase “we (I) (you) simply must--”designates something that need not be done. “That goes without saying” is a red warning. “Of course” means you had best check it yourself. These small--change cliches and others like them, when read correctly, are reliable channel markers." |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 9:06:46 AM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Lol, budgets and elections are for short term timelines, even large policy changes generally sunset at 10 years. No one in the government is planning for future generations, and you are voting on current representation. Don't be stupid. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 9:08:13 AM EST
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I have seen too many kids ruin their parent's lives. With more and more people and less opportunity I don't see that trend decreasing anytime soon.
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Posted: 1/10/2018 9:09:13 AM EST
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...I only meant to pry at those who have the good fortune of health and financial well being, but choose to not raise a family.... |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 9:11:05 AM EST
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If we don't judge people on the choices they make.....What exactly are we supposed to judge them on?... |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 9:11:26 AM EST
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If people are healthy and successful(and conservative) I sort of think it's a moral imperative to have children. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 9:11:38 AM EST
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Serious question: Do those of you with small children honestly expect your kids to have a better life than you have had? I ask that because (in my opinion), fathers for many generations have believed their kids could have a better life. Which is one of the many reasons we don't have children. . . What I do know, is that so far, the human race has proven remarkably resilient and if there is a CHANCE that they will have a good life, then I want them to have that chance. Most of life is what you make of it- regardless of the overall conditions. Even at the height of the "dark ages", there were people living happily, making a living, raising a family, engaging in commerce, studying their world- trying to make a better life for themselves and their families.... |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 9:12:23 AM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Merkel's Germany is the end product of childless people electing childless rulers. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 9:16:57 AM EST
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I judge people mainly by how they treat others; and berating others for their personal, private life decisions doesn't rate highly with me. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 9:24:46 AM EST
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If I don't get a vote I'll be keeping my full earnings. Seems like a fair deal. ETA Tax the shit out of those who have kids. The more kids the more tax. Go for it. Make them pay the full cost of schooling thier kids. Make them pay the full cost of jailing them. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 9:26:47 AM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: And then importing Millions of Turd Worlders to prop up their economy as a result of their shitty life choices.... |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 9:46:06 AM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Merkel's Germany is the end product of childless people electing childless rulers. You don't need all that freedom. Think of the children. You don't need to keep all that money for yourself. Think of the children. Censorship is required. Think of the children. Fuck the children. |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 9:51:01 AM EST
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1. I don't want the burden of having children, ATM 2. I can't afford to have children 3. I don't believe i'm mature enough to be a father, ATM Why do you care so much? |
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Posted: 1/10/2018 9:53:34 AM EST
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Some tell me how having kids is the greatest thing ever and then yell at their kids until veins pop out of their foreheads and gripe about almost every aspect of parenthood so there is a real disconnect. |
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