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re: Are kids worth it?
Posted on 2/21/24 at 7:22 am to Boudreauboudreaugoly
Posted on 2/21/24 at 7:22 am to Boudreauboudreaugoly
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have 2 wonderful, intelligent, beautiful kids…………………..and another kid.
I got me a window licker too.
2 girls first then the boy, girls are just completely different than boys and it takes a lot of getting used to. Girls are methodical early on, they still try things, but do so with caution. Heaven knows they don't do it twice if it doesn't work out.
That boy, if I threw a candy bar in the fire he would try to grab it, say ouch, then use the other hand to try again.
Wife gets mad at me, I typically say things like "the nobel prize is safe" "hope he's good at sports" or "if you're gonna be dumb you better be tough"
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Posted on 2/21/24 at 7:46 am to BoogaBear
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Girls are methodical early on, they still try things, but do so with caution.
Mileage may vary on this one, especially in their teen years.
Posted on 2/21/24 at 7:46 am to rsbd
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frick them kids
We found the Dem
Posted on 2/21/24 at 7:47 am to TDC4289
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Do you regret having kids?
Not for a single second. Understand though that your life and priorities completely change when you have kiddos. If you don't feel you're ready to put them first, then don't become parents.
This post was edited on 2/21/24 at 7:49 am
Posted on 2/21/24 at 8:02 am to jdd48
Kids are extremely difficult. Im in the shite right now with three of them and its an everyday challenge. At least once a day I want to pull my hair out, but I have two that are at a particularly difficult stage.
However, I believe anything truly valuable and meaningful carries challenge and strife with it. All I ever wanted was my own family I could take care of. I believe thats the best game a person can play even though its a really hard one. It kills me to see whats happened to young people today. I know so many good people that have chosen not to have kids and I know they will deeply regret it later in life when they are truly alone.
However, I believe anything truly valuable and meaningful carries challenge and strife with it. All I ever wanted was my own family I could take care of. I believe thats the best game a person can play even though its a really hard one. It kills me to see whats happened to young people today. I know so many good people that have chosen not to have kids and I know they will deeply regret it later in life when they are truly alone.
Posted on 2/21/24 at 8:05 am to HippieTiger
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I’ve personally never been drawn to parenting. I would have to work 15-20 extra years in life and that isn’t super appealing. I would give up a life of bouncing around to ski, climb, and see new places. I hang out with a lot of 30 and 40 something’s on a similar path. I think the choice to not have kids would be more difficult outside of an environment where you feel like you fit in and can get love and fulfillment in different, non traditional ways
Sounds like your parents should have had the same attitude as you.
Posted on 2/21/24 at 8:07 am to TDC4289
Here's the deal on kids....
If you've never had them, you have no idea how amazing it is. I used to roll my eyes at my friends when they talked about their kids before I had them. I thought they were full of shite. The moment I saw my daughter, everything changed. The change was instantaneous. I didn't "get it" during the pregnancy, but the moment I saw her a switch was flipped.
So, if you're asking the question if they're worth it, yes. But you will never understand until you have them.
If you've never had them, you have no idea how amazing it is. I used to roll my eyes at my friends when they talked about their kids before I had them. I thought they were full of shite. The moment I saw my daughter, everything changed. The change was instantaneous. I didn't "get it" during the pregnancy, but the moment I saw her a switch was flipped.
So, if you're asking the question if they're worth it, yes. But you will never understand until you have them.
Posted on 2/21/24 at 8:55 am to terriblegreen
Worth it......? They're expensive as F***. I have three and they're great. My son is getting close to 12 and is awesome. My girls are almost nine (twins). Completely different, but so much fun.
They frustrtate the crap out of me, but are good kids. It's fun to watch them grow and push through obsticles. It's hard as hell to watch them struggle. Watching them sing in a choir concert, play soccer / basketball / lacrosse, or help you cook is worth every cent. The evenings where everything lines up and you get time in bed to just relax and watch a movie together is the closest thing to heaven on Earth.
They frustrtate the crap out of me, but are good kids. It's fun to watch them grow and push through obsticles. It's hard as hell to watch them struggle. Watching them sing in a choir concert, play soccer / basketball / lacrosse, or help you cook is worth every cent. The evenings where everything lines up and you get time in bed to just relax and watch a movie together is the closest thing to heaven on Earth.
This post was edited on 2/21/24 at 8:57 am
Posted on 2/21/24 at 8:57 am to TDC4289
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Do you regret having kids?
Only one of them.....they know which one they are
Posted on 2/21/24 at 9:05 am to Motorboat
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Motorboat
You sir, need to be in the Sweeney vs Atwell thread
Posted on 2/21/24 at 9:05 am to TDC4289
Absolutely!
Posted on 2/21/24 at 9:09 am to TDC4289
2.5K each on tax deductions vs what hey cost all year. Nope.
Posted on 2/21/24 at 9:25 am to TDC4289
I'm sure I'm like most parents here. There were moments when I wanted to give them away. There were moments when I questioned my sanity for helping bring them into the world.
BUT, when I look back on it now, my best memories are of my children and the real happiness they brought me and continue to bring me. Now that they're adults and self sufficient, I'm really enjoying having them. They check on me and fortunately we all have similar interests so we have wonderful conversations.
They've given me grandchildren which is beyond anything I could have ever imagined.
There were moments when I questioned my sanity for helping bring them into the world. BUT, when I look back on it now, my best memories are of my children and the real happiness they brought me and continue to bring me. Now that they're adults and self sufficient, I'm really enjoying having them. They check on me and fortunately we all have similar interests so we have wonderful conversations.
They've given me grandchildren which is beyond anything I could have ever imagined.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 8:38 am to deeprig9
Wanted to revisit this thread…. Took my daughter to the game last night. Got about 2 hours of sleep before work but watching her screaming defense and cheering, not asking for a phone, or wanted everything at the concession stand…. Couldn’t help but smile.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 8:53 am to Vood
Here’s the thing, from the heart of a huge fan of kids— the best thing for children is for folks to understand having kids is optional.
A glorious option, but not mandatory!
Same for another sacred act like the Pledge of Allegiance. If it’s mandatory, what is the point? We benefit from people believing in what they do and say.
A glorious option, but not mandatory!
Same for another sacred act like the Pledge of Allegiance. If it’s mandatory, what is the point? We benefit from people believing in what they do and say.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 8:59 am to TDC4289
I have one 14 year old son. I would have had more kids but it didn't work out.
I've got a great career, a great marriage, good health and I want for nothing. I can tell you, nothing brings me more joy than my son. He is just an awesome human being and he is a better person than me in every way.
He makes me happy and I feel like it is a privilege to be able to raise him. He's an awesome kid.
I've got a great career, a great marriage, good health and I want for nothing. I can tell you, nothing brings me more joy than my son. He is just an awesome human being and he is a better person than me in every way.
He makes me happy and I feel like it is a privilege to be able to raise him. He's an awesome kid.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 8:59 am to TDC4289
Kids are 100% worth it. Happiest I have ever been when I am with my kiddos. If you invest time early in your kids' lives, they are an absolute joy to have in life. If you neglect them and allow them to fend for themselves, your product will not be full of joy and happy to see you. I always find time to spend with my kids. The return is that they are happier and look forward to doing things with me. That makes me happy.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 9:05 am to eljefe85
Beautiful.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 9:06 am to eljefe85
The absolute highlight of my day 2 days a week is picking up my toddler from school. He is usually on the playground outside. I pull up and wait for him to see my car. Once he sees it he literally drops what hes doing, flops off the playground equipment, whatever it is, and sprints towards me with his little arms out happy as can be 
This post was edited on 2/22/24 at 9:07 am
Posted on 2/22/24 at 9:22 am to TDC4289
It's tiring but we're quite genuinely meant to do it (most of us). It's one of the world's largest clubs. I roll my eyes some when people tell me about how hard it is having kids, it's like people bitching about work. "There's a group for that, it's called everyone, and they meet at the bar."
Once we were in our late 20s and early 30s, other than taking big international trips, we were pretty bored. We had money, a golden retriever, careers, etc. We wanted into the club with the other family-centric people, and the fact that there is a growing contingent in our circles who doesn't want in always struck me as bizarre. Sadly, we know of some folks who figured that out too late and we could have pretty easily (by neglect not choice) ended up there too.
Ultimately, I'm wired for this life. I'm sure younger guys and guys who chose a different course will think it's a cope, but "daddy I want to come with you" or "daddy please play with me" are more fulfilling than pretty anything else I've heard/hear/will hear in life.
Once we were in our late 20s and early 30s, other than taking big international trips, we were pretty bored. We had money, a golden retriever, careers, etc. We wanted into the club with the other family-centric people, and the fact that there is a growing contingent in our circles who doesn't want in always struck me as bizarre. Sadly, we know of some folks who figured that out too late and we could have pretty easily (by neglect not choice) ended up there too.
Ultimately, I'm wired for this life. I'm sure younger guys and guys who chose a different course will think it's a cope, but "daddy I want to come with you" or "daddy please play with me" are more fulfilling than pretty anything else I've heard/hear/will hear in life.
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