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In reply to the discussion: I never wanted kids [View all]Ocelot II
(121,130 posts)34. Same here. Somebody shows up with a baby, the best I can do
is smile blandly and say something like, "S/he's, um, cute," and politely decline to hold the baby if the offer is made, especially if the baby's diaper is full (as usual). "Oh, I'm afraid I'll upset (or wake) him/her" (while actually worrying that said baby will puke on me). But if they show up with a puppy or a kitten, I'm all, "Awww, how sweet! Can I hold him/her?" And then I don't want to give the little critter back. I adore puppies and dogs and cats and kittens. Babies and children, not so much.
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So you saw some families too poor to have children? It was "Not worth it"? That your decision for the
Wonder Why
Oct 13
#17
Her comment was actually that she supported 3 of her 4 children's decision not to have children
Jmb 4 Harris-Walz
Oct 13
#16
"We are living in a time when a highly destructive economic system dominates everything."
OldBaldy1701E
Oct 13
#80
Yep - I was the same. "Do not ask me to hold the baby" was what I'd think.
kerry-is-my-prez
Oct 13
#51
It's your freedom to decide - the government shouldn't have any control over our reproductive systems...NONE. Told
iluvtennis
Oct 13
#13
Because he wants to have cheap and uneducated manpower for corporations manpower. Take away good
Jmb 4 Harris-Walz
Oct 13
#22
Married 54 years this week. Two daughters who I des ribe as the best thing....
EarnestPutz
Oct 13
#44
I agree. It seems like some of the people who didn't have children have a sense of moral superiority about it.
llmart
Oct 13
#60
Sorry. Ended up long post, but I needed to get it off my chest. Please forgive me.
slightlv
Oct 13
#63
My sis wasn't screaming. Maaaybe a brief look, really not sure...but, ugh, the smell!
electric_blue68
Oct 13
#96
What woman votes for Trump? One who hates people of color more than she loves herself.
SunSeeker
Oct 13
#99
Me neither for about the same reasons. I also lack tolerance of people slow to
sinkingfeeling
Oct 13
#100