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Post by Orange on Dec 17, 2012 19:24:34 GMT -5
I was doing some reading today about the psychology, if you will, behind wanting kids, and instead of titling the thread "Why Do People Have Kids?", I thought I'd personalize it and instead ask - why did you have kids? Was it simply the tradition behind having a family - or was it maybe to continue your family name? Or, if you want kids but don't yet have them - why do you want them? It's a subject that's interested me for a long time - so I turn the discussion over to the FAN.  |
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mizerable
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Post by mizerable on Dec 17, 2012 19:26:45 GMT -5
Because I didn't pull out, and couldn't convince her to change her mind. {Spoiler}Just kidding |
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Post by Mozenrath on Dec 17, 2012 19:27:00 GMT -5
We had Chinese last night, and pizza the night before.
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Post by Toxik916 on Dec 17, 2012 19:27:05 GMT -5
I don't have any kids, but if I did it would be because I forgot to pull out or the condom broke.
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mizerable
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Post by mizerable on Dec 17, 2012 19:47:14 GMT -5
Being a lazy person, I wanted to have a miniature person who would obey and trust me, and who I could exploit for cheap labor. The only downside is I have to feed the damn things.
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Post by Famous Rocking Chimes on Dec 17, 2012 19:52:49 GMT -5
Being a lazy person, I wanted to have a miniature person who would obey and trust me, and who I could exploit for cheap labor. The only downside is I have to feed the damn things. Should've asked Christian, he might have been able to hook you up with one. |
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Post by bibboid on Dec 17, 2012 19:56:42 GMT -5
For the sheep.
It is a tradition in my family that when a man has his first son, his father gives him two sheep. With two sheep you can start a herd. You can shear them and use the wool to make clothing. Once they start breeding, you can butcher them for meat. It has been done in my family for over 200 years.
Granted, my dad didn't actually give me sheep since I live in the suburbs of Los Angeles. He gave me the cash equivalent. But the theory is the same.
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mizerable
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Post by mizerable on Dec 17, 2012 19:57:03 GMT -5
Being a lazy person, I wanted to have a miniature person who would obey and trust me, and who I could exploit for cheap labor. The only downside is I have to feed the damn things. Should've asked Christian, he might have been able to hook you up with one. Nah, that might lead to a form of rebellion. When they're tiny and stupid, and know you're the parent, they're perfect for a 20 hour a day hard labor workforce. |
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Post by zeez on Dec 17, 2012 19:59:43 GMT -5
I want kids because I'm really close with my parents and I want to experience that same kind of relationship from the other side, or at least try to (I can't assume that any kids I'd have would develop a similar personality to me). Also, the experience of watching a child age and grow does sound kinda fascinating and I think it would be an ultimately rewarding experience.
That answer was kinda serious. Sorry about that.
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Post by agent817 on Dec 17, 2012 20:08:32 GMT -5
I want kids because I have seen that I have a good relationship with my parents. I also like kids, so I wonder what it would be like to have one of my own.
I also want to have a good relationship with my child, boy or girl. I am not trying to keep up with any tradition. I have always wondered what it would be like to be a father. I know it's hard work, but some say that at the end of the day, it's worth it if one puts the effort into it.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2012 20:08:51 GMT -5
Tax breaks.
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Evil Homer
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Post by Evil Homer on Dec 17, 2012 20:09:48 GMT -5
I really really love my nephew, and I want my own child some day
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Post by ICBM on Dec 17, 2012 21:55:39 GMT -5
My wife and I always talked about kids. I was honestly scared s***less about having them because my upbringing wasn't very good and I was afraid I would make a poor parent. So far it appears I was wrong. You cannot know the joy unless you are a parent and go all in. I went from partying, sleeping in, having hobbies and watching about twenty plus hrs of tv a week to sleeping less than four hrs at a time, no drinking almost at all(don't miss that actually), lost all time for my main hobby and if I am really really lucky I can watch DVR shows (maybe three a week) but it takes me about three viewings to finish an episode. Internet I do on my phone during downtime too. Like standing in line, or after lunch mostly after both kids are asleep. All those things used to seem important but I don't really miss them. My life now is fullfilled and I am very fortunate. My son is high functioning autistic and so it takes a lot of hands on direct engagement for early childhood intervention, but I wouldn't want it any other way dude.
It's serious business being a parent. So if you do not want kids at the moment, be extremely cautious. Have sex. Enjoy it. But take more than two precautions. If she is on the pill, wear a condom anyway or do the oldest trick in the guy handbook and don't umm...finish where God intended. An unwanted child to an unprepared parent is unfair to the child.
If you don't like.condoms because the feeling isn't the same, try magnum brand. That line about being "larger" is a myth. They fit differently and provide an unbelievible feeling while protecting you from the best worst thing that can happen to young folks screwing around.
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Post by Lord Rahl on Dec 18, 2012 12:30:17 GMT -5
Cuz Captain Morgan said so lol
My wife didnt want kids, I didnt honestly care either way. She got a bit tipsy at a friends bachelorette party, came home...and ya. The pill isnt 100% effective, btw lol.
And honestly, my little girl is 5 months old now, and I LOVE it. There is nothing better to cheer you up after a craptastic day at work then to come home and see her smiling up at me. I've always heard Joe Rogan say on his podcasts that you dont know what love is till you have a kid....and its true!
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