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How do you feel about children? If you don't have children, do you plan to? Why or why not?

Posted - July 25, 2021
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  • I've always been good with kids; I do imagine myself with kids some day, though not sure if that's very likely to happen. 
      July 25, 2021 11:08 PM MDT
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  • 10052
    I believe you've said you're a high school or middle school teacher, so I imagine you are good with them! 

    You never know what's in store for you. Families come in many varieties, you know. :)
      July 25, 2021 11:11 PM MDT
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  • 44543
    I have always been good with children, although my step-daughter has a baby on the way, and I am way past my baby days. I'm not sure how I will react to a baby who will be here a lot. This post was edited by Element 99 at July 27, 2021 1:26 PM MDT
      July 26, 2021 7:31 AM MDT
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  • 10052
    I'm sure you'll be fine. Ear plugs can be great friends! :)
      July 27, 2021 4:41 AM MDT
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  • 17565
    You will fall in love with it.....you won't be able to help it.  I've never lived near my grandchildren and don't feel close to them.
      July 27, 2021 1:27 PM MDT
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  • 44543
    I think that may be a woman thing. The child is not of my blood. I know that sounds foreign to you, but that is how I am.
      July 27, 2021 1:33 PM MDT
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  • 10052
    You're enjoying the baby! Yay!
      August 29, 2022 7:14 PM MDT
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  • 19938
    I like well-behaved children.  I never married so I don't have any of my own and at the ripe old age of 75, I'm not planning on having any. :)
      July 26, 2021 8:05 AM MDT
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  • 10052
    Yes, well-behaved are easier to like! 

    Thanks for your reply. 
      July 27, 2021 4:44 AM MDT
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  • 17565
    I don't like them overall, I mean, I would never be a teacher in public school.  My kids were my life when they were growing up.  I can't imagine my life without them.  But still I don't gravitate toward that person who brings their newborn by the office.  Nope.   Don't try to hand that little fragile bundle to me! This post was edited by Thriftymaid at July 27, 2021 4:44 AM MDT
      July 26, 2021 12:06 PM MDT
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  • 10052
    I understand. I think many people aren't drawn to them. Seems to me that many younger people are deciding against having them, as compared to past generations. 

    I used to be that person who wanted to hold the newborns, but now, unless it's my family, I'd rather not. I worry about germs (giving more than getting).
    I love kids. I feel most comfortable once they're potty-trained and before they start getting that 'attitude' that comes in the tween years. 
      July 27, 2021 4:55 AM MDT
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  • 7789
    I have a child or I had a child and I won't bring another into the world ever again.
      July 26, 2021 12:14 PM MDT
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  • 10052
    Many people feel that way. I understand, yet I know what a wonderful part of life it can be for people. Difficult, but wonderful. 
      July 27, 2021 4:57 AM MDT
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  • I have one "child" ... who is now a grown man.  He has always been one of my favorite people .. someone I really respect.  Kids can enrich your life .. but everyone is not cut out to be a parent.  It's a tough job and often thankless.  
      July 26, 2021 12:39 PM MDT
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  • 10052
    If we're lucky, there's much to love about the adult child/parent relationship! 

    I agree with everything you said. Thanks! 
      July 27, 2021 4:59 AM MDT
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  • You're welcome!  Very much to love for sure!
      July 27, 2021 5:56 AM MDT
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  • 44543
    I agree. My daughter still calls herself 'daddy's little girl'. She is 41.
      July 27, 2021 1:34 PM MDT
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  • Aw .. that's so nice Element.  Great Dad!
      July 27, 2021 1:46 PM MDT
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  • 10052
    Sweet! 

      July 27, 2021 5:55 PM MDT
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