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"That's some gross generalization. Any childless bachelor could know what the "path" is like by staying over with a friend that has a child and helping out for

"That's some gross generalization. Any childless bachelor could know what the "path" is like by staying over with a friend that has a child and helping out for some time." Uh, no. Having children isn't like having a dog or being a part-time nanny or live-in tutor. It is a multi-decade commitment to raising another human being from infancy to adulthood with all of the frustrations and joys -- yes, joys -- that come along with it. "On the other hand, parents that walk the path and later find out they're not cut out for it, have to suffer quietly, and can't voice their true opinions, because it's taboo..." Who are these parents, quietly suffering? I've seen a lot of crappy parents, who complain about their kids. I've seen a lot of deadbeat parents, who up and abandon their kids. And I've seen a ton of childless adults playing backseat parent. If you've got some studies and numbers to back up this apparent crisis of parenting victims, please share.

innguest 12y ago
The internet is full of forums for parents to discuss regretting having kids. Do your own research. Also I didn't say (live-in tutor) == (being a parent). I said it's a way one can know what the path is like. Just like you can tell what the ocean is like by watching a movie of the ocean.
- MrZongle2 12y ago
  Do your own research. The onus is not on me. I have done my research: I am a parent, and that's the position I'm promoting. If you can't defend your own position, don't expect somebody else to.
  - innguest 12y ago
    So you doubt there are parents that regret having kids? You can prove yourself wrong in 10 seconds of googling. I won't help those who don't want to see the truth for themselves.
    - MrZongle2 12y ago
      [Citation Needed] Don't come to a gunfight and expect somebody else to loan you ammo. If you can't be bothered to even dredge up some links, don't bother trying to debate with the adults.

innguest 12y ago

The internet is full of forums for parents to discuss regretting having kids. Do your own research. Also I didn't say (live-in tutor) == (being a parent). I said it's a way one can know what the path is like. Just like you can tell what the ocean is like by watching a movie of the ocean.

MrZongle2 12y ago
Do your own research. The onus is not on me. I have done my research: I am a parent, and that's the position I'm promoting. If you can't defend your own position, don't expect somebody else to.
- innguest 12y ago
  So you doubt there are parents that regret having kids? You can prove yourself wrong in 10 seconds of googling. I won't help those who don't want to see the truth for themselves.
  - MrZongle2 12y ago
    [Citation Needed] Don't come to a gunfight and expect somebody else to loan you ammo. If you can't be bothered to even dredge up some links, don't bother trying to debate with the adults.