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re: Is having kids worth it?
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:35 am to Deuces
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:35 am to Deuces
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Is having kids worth it?
"Worth it" is an odd way to look at it. But all I know is my son (6) is absolutely fricking awesome and I can't imagine life without him at this point. Having kids isn't for everybody, so obviously don't do it if you don't think you want kids. But for all of the bullshite you have to deal with with kids, the rewarding shite vastly outweighs that. So in those terms, it is absolutely worth it.
I wanted a son since I was a young teenager, and it took me a while to get one (I was 39 when he was born). But he's my little buddy and one of my favorite things in life is getting to be his dad and seeing/hanging with him every day.
Also, I wouldn't base your desire to have kids on your parents...sounds like they didn't have the best marriage. But that shouldn't have any bearing on if you and your wife do or don't want kids. And if you do, it truly is sort of magical how your life changes. I remember after my boy was born, I was holding him and looking at him and just had the feeling of "Welp, if I needed to die tomorrow so you could live, I'd do it without hesitation." It was an odd feeling, but also one of complete content. It's hard to explain, but it definitely changes you for the better.
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Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:38 am to Lsupimp
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will probably be the biggest joy of my week
The 9:30 am FaceTime from my 2year old toothy grinned bestie yesterday!! (My granddaughter)
I was unsure if I wanted children but I am absolutely a better person for it and regret nothing.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:40 am to Deuces
You don't know love until you have a child.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:40 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.
I had my first at 33 and second at 37, we were married for 8 years before having kids. I don’t regret waiting, and really most of the parents at my daughter’s school are +/- 5 years of my age.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:42 am to Deuces
Very expensive, very stressful, the most rewarding experience of my life.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:43 am to Deuces
Last weekend I got to have an epic nerf gun war at my house with 30 7yr old boys.
If that doesn’t convince you to have kids nothing will
If that doesn’t convince you to have kids nothing will
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:45 am to Deuces
Yes. 1000 times, Yes.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:46 am to Deuces
Kids are the greatest joy in life.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:48 am to Deuces
Kids are worth it. Just understand that to do it right, it takes a lot of work. So many parents today are on their phones and are kinda tuned out to their kids. I see it all the time. I am glad we didn't have that when my kids were young because I probably would have been one of those. Plus, they grow up and give you grandkids!!
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:50 am to ipodking
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If you’re Caucasian and married to a Caucasian woman, 100% you need to have kids.
Don’t really know why this was downvoted so much.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:51 am to Steadyhands
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I'm almost 40 and no way we want to have another now.
My youngest is 20. Ex, who is 44, just married another 44 year old. They’ve been very vocal about their “prayers” being answered for a large family. Oh and my kids don’t count. I think they’re both insane.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:53 am to Neveragain
quote:this. Having kids is not the time to half arse it. You are either 100% in or out.
Just understand that to do it right, it takes a lot of work.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:53 am to Deuces
When you are old and have no one close to take care of you and love you the answer will be obvious, but it will be too late for you.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:54 am to Deuces
What?
Yes man. It’s the best thing in the entire world
Nothing comes close in comparison
Yes man. It’s the best thing in the entire world
Nothing comes close in comparison
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:54 am to Deuces
My oldest is AuADHD. Wouldn't wish this shite on anyone. Love and hate him at the same time, but I still don't regret having him.
The girl on the other hand...I'm not looking forward to her growing up because she's the best part of my day and I know that's going to change when she grows up.
I saw a video the other day of a dad seeing his daughter in her wedding dress and he started crying which made me cry.
The girl on the other hand...I'm not looking forward to her growing up because she's the best part of my day and I know that's going to change when she grows up.
I saw a video the other day of a dad seeing his daughter in her wedding dress and he started crying which made me cry.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 7:55 am to Deuces
Depends.. What do you want in life?
If you want an early retirement with a nice fat bank account preceded by a life where you had no responsibilities and you and your wife could go anywhere, anytime with no concerns other than boarding pets? Then probably not.
If you want a later retirement where you look forward to your children and their families coming to see you at Christmas (or, on weekends if they live close), preceded by a life full of school projects, football games, dance recitals, broken hearts, successes and failures while your children become adults, then yes.
If you want an early retirement with a nice fat bank account preceded by a life where you had no responsibilities and you and your wife could go anywhere, anytime with no concerns other than boarding pets? Then probably not.
If you want a later retirement where you look forward to your children and their families coming to see you at Christmas (or, on weekends if they live close), preceded by a life full of school projects, football games, dance recitals, broken hearts, successes and failures while your children become adults, then yes.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 8:03 am to Deuces
I get sad for the folks that don't want kids, as I feel they don't truly understand how amazing the experience is that they are passing up.
How does your spouse feel about it? There was alot of "I's" in that post.
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I’m married and undecided on wanting kids.
I’ve been putting it off a few years, figuring I’d change my mind. So far I haven’t.
How does your spouse feel about it? There was alot of "I's" in that post.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 8:03 am to Deuces
Kids are absolutely worth it.
Are they expensive? Absolutely, especially girls.
Will they cause you anger and grief on a scale you can’t even imagine right now as a non-parent? Absolutely, especially boys.
But they will also cause you happiness and joy on a scale you can’t even imagine right now as a non-parent. That’s true of both boys and girls.
Here’s the thing, you can have countless parents try to explain to you what it’s like to be a parent. But you can’t really grasp it until you yourself become a parent. It’s a level of love, joy and overwhelming urge to give everything you have an everything you are to this little person that cannot really be put into words properly; rather it can only be experienced.
But suffice it to say, if you want to truly experience joy in your life, that doesn’t come from material things or experiences. It only comes from first loving the Lord, second the love of your spouse, and third the love you both give to your children and the love they return to you. If you have those three things, then you will have a joyful, meaningful, and fulfilling life.
Are they expensive? Absolutely, especially girls.
Will they cause you anger and grief on a scale you can’t even imagine right now as a non-parent? Absolutely, especially boys.
But they will also cause you happiness and joy on a scale you can’t even imagine right now as a non-parent. That’s true of both boys and girls.
Here’s the thing, you can have countless parents try to explain to you what it’s like to be a parent. But you can’t really grasp it until you yourself become a parent. It’s a level of love, joy and overwhelming urge to give everything you have an everything you are to this little person that cannot really be put into words properly; rather it can only be experienced.
But suffice it to say, if you want to truly experience joy in your life, that doesn’t come from material things or experiences. It only comes from first loving the Lord, second the love of your spouse, and third the love you both give to your children and the love they return to you. If you have those three things, then you will have a joyful, meaningful, and fulfilling life.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 8:14 am to Deuces
Guess it depends on your values and maturity/responsibility/capabilities. I never doubted it or regret it. Some ppl should not have kids tho.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 8:17 am to Deuces
Yes. In the end, you need to be prepared to sacrifice and if you aren't, don't have them.
There isn't much in this world that's better than after I tuck my oldest (3) in bed and tell him I love him, to hear "I love you too daddy" right back. Nothing like it.
There isn't much in this world that's better than after I tuck my oldest (3) in bed and tell him I love him, to hear "I love you too daddy" right back. Nothing like it.
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