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To offer a contrasting opinion, I was on the fence, went for it, and it was a big mistake. Unfortunately, it's impossible to be sure what it'll be like until yo
by wat10000 2mo ago
To offer a contrasting opinion, I was on the fence, went for it, and it was a big mistake. Unfortunately, it's impossible to be sure what it'll be like until you try it. And there's no undo button. I would strongly recommend not having children until you're absolutely sure you want to.
- mysterydip 2mo agoAbsolutely agree! There are people that parenting is not a good fit, for various reasons. And it does a disservice to both the parent and the child.
- the_af 2mo ago> I would strongly recommend not having children until you're absolutely sure you want to. That's good advice. I'll add the caveat that sometimes you cannot be entirely sure (few things in life are so clear cut), but if you truly hesitate, don't do it. Also don't do it for the sake of a partner who insists, or to save your relationship. Big mistake; children are neither bargaining chips nor bets that can pay off. If you're leaning towards "yes", however, I think it can be a wonderful (if hard!) experience.
- wat10000 2mo agoYeah, I guess 100% certainty is not achievable. But it should be to the point where the thought is “hell yeah, let’s do this” rather than “I’m not so sure.”