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re: Is having kids worth it?
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:22 am to Hou_Lawyer
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:22 am to Hou_Lawyer
Depends if you have a 100% trustworthy wife. If you think there’s a chance of getting a divorce or getting cheated on, it will cost you an arm and a leg for child support and trauma for a kid who has to share parents and bouncing around back and forth
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Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:22 am to SG_Geaux
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am 51 now, and wife and I are not lucky enough to have kids. Wish we did.
Why not adopt or foster to adopt?
We did, best thing we’ve ever done…
This post was edited on 12/10/25 at 12:48 pm
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:23 am to Deuces
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I’m married and undecided
Never get laid huh?
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:24 am to Deuces
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If you don’t know for sure you want kids, don’t have kids. Kids don’t deserve parents who don’t want them
I agree.
I love my parents but they’re the prime example of people that didn’t need to have kids with one another. Stayed together for us.
Made me and my siblings’ lives a living hell.
Sounds like your parents shouldn't have even been married. If you have a good relationship with your SO that should exist, then you are already not like your parents and shouldn't judge your future based upon your childhood and your parents job of raising children. However, it is something to be mindful of as to how will they be as grandparents and how to interact your kids with them if you decide to have kids. Also, consider your SOs upbringing, how or what have yours/her siblings done. Reach out to those you know who have done well with kids for thoughts and advice.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:24 am to Deuces
Yes.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:25 am to Deuces
My ex was a psychotic, sociopathic, bitch but my kids make every moment I suffered with her worth it.
Economically kids make no sense (they cost a lot) but in every other way it is the best thing you will ever do in your life.
Economically kids make no sense (they cost a lot) but in every other way it is the best thing you will ever do in your life.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:26 am to Deuces
Yes. As I sit in my mid 50s having made and lost and made again what I as a child and most people would consider a fortune, the only thing, the ONLY thing that matters to me are my children and grandchildren children.
There is nothing else I truly care about and nothing else that will matter 50 years from now to the world.
Was it always easy? Hell no. Was it cheap? Hell no. Was it worth it? Yes.
There is nothing else I truly care about and nothing else that will matter 50 years from now to the world.
Was it always easy? Hell no. Was it cheap? Hell no. Was it worth it? Yes.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:26 am to Deuces
It's funny. I used to have regrets about things I'd done in life. Then, I had kids. I realized every decision in my life, right or wrong, brought me those two kids. All of my regrets went away. I love them more than anything else in life. I felt purpose before I had kids, but now I feel I have a much greater purpose.
Now, that's not to say they can't be little shits. They most certainly can. God help this world when my youngest gets older.
Now, that's not to say they can't be little shits. They most certainly can. God help this world when my youngest gets older.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:26 am to Hangover Haven
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Then why the frick did you get married?
Found a good woman and influenced by religion. I figured I’d want kid in my 30’s.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:27 am to Camp Randall
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wish I’d started earlier and had 1 more child
I started early, and waited past my window to have one more. Like you, I wanted one more, but I'm almost 40 and no way we want to have another now.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:28 am to Deuces
Worth it if they are generally healthy and without mental illness.
I see some parents lives tortured until the day they die from a kid that "didn't work out".
All in all, have kids though.
I see some parents lives tortured until the day they die from a kid that "didn't work out".
All in all, have kids though.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:28 am to Deuces
Pretty easy way to test: ask old people if they regret having kids. I’m willing to bet 99% say they don’t and probably 1/2 regret not having more kids.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:29 am to Deuces
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Found a good woman and influenced by religion. I figured I’d want kid in my 30’s.
Well, I get the religion thing, but you should've just lived together, it’s much easier.
Now’s the time in your life to have kids, don’t wait till you get older. I’m 62 with two 16 year olds. I’ll be working till I’m 70…
This post was edited on 12/10/25 at 7:48 am
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:29 am to Deuces
Not sure I would go so far as to say I regret having kids. I could see my life without it and still believe I would be perfectly satisfied.
Worth is can mean so many things though. The money is trivial in most cases. The time is not trivial. Giving up yourself is not trivial, especially if you can admit you are selfish or like making your own way.
Ive seen a lot of parents that give up who they are and later refind themselves in some mid-life crisis. Makes me wonder if they gave up too much.
Worth is can mean so many things though. The money is trivial in most cases. The time is not trivial. Giving up yourself is not trivial, especially if you can admit you are selfish or like making your own way.
Ive seen a lot of parents that give up who they are and later refind themselves in some mid-life crisis. Makes me wonder if they gave up too much.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:29 am to SG_Geaux
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I am 51 now, and wife and I are not lucky enough to have kids. Wish we did.
Sorry to hear that
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:30 am to Deuces
If you’re Caucasian and married to a Caucasian woman, 100% you need to have kids.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:30 am to Deuces
Yes, just know that 1 kid is way easier than 2
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:31 am to Deuces
Every role I served in my life pales in comparison to dad.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:31 am to Deuces
Heck yea. Had two girls. College and weddings have me about broke but wouldn’t trade them for anything . Got one granddaughter and two grand sons on the way .. Grandchildren are so special . If you are not ready ( it will change your life ) I would wait but I can’t imagine my life without the memories / experiences ( good and bad ) without them … good luck
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:31 am to BoogaBear
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It's amazing seeing something you made and raised grow up.
Peak happiness for me is watching one of my kids figure something out. It's like you can see the brain make connections in real time. Especially early on as the brain is "booting up." It's a profound thing, and it shines a light on consciousness and who we are as humans. It blows my mind.
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