I watched
The Orphan last night and I am more convinced than ever that kids are something I don't want in my life.
I met many people with the same views as me, young and old, who decide that children are just not for them. As a matter of fact there are forums dedicated to this topic: http://www.experienceproject.com/groups/Am-Childless-By-Choice/68476. I don't think it's that abnormal anymore. There are billions of people on this planet, by me not procreating am I really making any kind of impact? Apparently other people think so. The things I really hate hearing are...
You'll want kids one day.
Right... because even in the 21st century, my only purpose on this planet is to have children. If I don't I am not living up to standards and I will be without.
Or...
Your future husband will have you change your mind.
So either my future husband is going to force me to have kids or I will just open my uterus for him. Because after I'm married, my body is no longer mine (I have no control over it) it's his, therefore when he says "pop out the babies" I will oblige. Also, I will take care of them and the house because that's what good housewives do.
I understand that it's a foreign concept but I just feel like having kids is a huge responsibility not to be taken lightly. SO if you're not ready why have them? Wouldn't it be better to wait until you can
and want to have them?
Do you want kids? How many? Why?
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