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I do wonder how many actually regret it. It's socially unacceptable to regret having kids, plus it would be awful on the kids if you openly regretted it. I'd ex
by ck425 6y ago
I do wonder how many actually regret it. It's socially unacceptable to regret having kids, plus it would be awful on the kids if you openly regretted it. I'd expect that the numbers who do regret it are probably higher than those who admit it, but how high I've no idea.
- mirsadm 6y agoIt's not a straight forward answer though. It changes day to day. Some days are very tough but others are amazing.
- Angostura 6y agoI don't think it's all-or-nothing issue. As a stay at home dad, there were times when I was so tired and depressed that I was on the verge of tears taking my toddlers to the playground. Did I regret having them? If you asked me in that 5 minutes - I my have said yes. It complicates your life, makes things harder introduces additional stress into what could otherwise be a simple, uncomplicated life. It makes you worry more about - say - the outcome of elections. Overall though? I share a house with two teenagers who I love deeply, who are lots of fun and I can't imagine being without.
- ck425 6y agoThat's a very good point. I wonder how any regrets of not having them work? Not having kids strikes me as far easier to consistently be at peace with.
- Pet_Ant 6y agoEven if they are a wonderful human being it basically limits your own choices and potential. If you had moved to a dead-end city with your partner and then break-up... it can be soul killing. ...for a friend. That's it.