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re: Why are people having children they can't afford?

Posted on 4/25/17 at 2:43 pm to
Posted by rd280z
Richmond
Member since Jan 2007
2520 posts
Posted on 4/25/17 at 2:43 pm to
It feels to good to pull out
Posted by NYNolaguy1
Member since May 2011
21842 posts
Posted on 4/25/17 at 2:43 pm to
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stfu


Go on...
Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
37473 posts
Posted on 4/25/17 at 2:46 pm to
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Because you'll never be financially stable.

It depends on your definition of financially stable. My wife has been in school for 8 years, it would have been financially irresponsible for us to have a kid during that time period, because it would we would not be able to support a child and pay for her school at the same time. We would like for us both to have established careers and own a home before having a child. I don't think that's a far fetched idea.
Posted by Pecker
Rocky Top
Member since May 2015
16674 posts
Posted on 4/25/17 at 2:47 pm to
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I think it's being overall uneducated. Many of these people are 3rd-4th generations of families that have done the same thing and lived off the teet of others/gubment.

It is just a perpetuated cycle of welfare that is ingrained into their society. PSA's wont do shite.


I understand that. But as a society, why is there no attempt to get the word out. Why is there no attempt to tell people that can't afford to pay their electric bill that maybe they shouldn't have 2 kids over a 3 year period?

I feel like it's taboo to preach personal responsibility as it pertains to child-rearing.
Posted by fr33manator
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
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Posted on 4/25/17 at 2:52 pm to
Because we subsidize them.
Posted by Chiefagain
Member since Nov 2016
1808 posts
Posted on 4/25/17 at 2:54 pm to
stupid shouldn't breed




Posted by ThuperThumpin
Member since Dec 2013
9588 posts
Posted on 4/25/17 at 2:54 pm to
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ive always said if you are in a certain income bracket you should be eligible for a one time payment of $10,000 TAX FREE by the government if you get your tubes tied or a vasectomy.


Well medicaid covers tubal ligation so it may not pay a woman to do it but the government will pay for the procedure.
Posted by Das Jackal
Da Bayou
Member since Sep 2011
2653 posts
Posted on 4/25/17 at 2:55 pm to
It's their career...I think after having one you can't afford you should be cut off from Gov aid.
Posted by LSUfan20005
Member since Sep 2012
9256 posts
Posted on 4/25/17 at 3:05 pm to
I have four kids, and they are nowhere near that expensive.
Posted by RoscoeHarper
Edmond, OK
Member since Aug 2011
5026 posts
Posted on 4/25/17 at 3:10 pm to
I was about to say the same thing. 4 kids here as well. $13k a year is way more than I spend on each kid
Posted by ksayetiger
Centenary Gents
Member since Jul 2007
70469 posts
Posted on 4/25/17 at 3:10 pm to
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Short of home schooling your kids I am not sure this is possible.

ETA:Catholic/private schools are a possibility though.



you have to drive on roads the government builds to get to private school
Posted by tke857
Member since Jan 2012
12195 posts
Posted on 4/25/17 at 3:11 pm to
they need incentive
Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
37473 posts
Posted on 4/25/17 at 3:14 pm to
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I feel like it's taboo to preach personal responsibility as it pertains to child-rearing.

Because having a child is a right, or it's treated as much. I honestly think a lot of shitty people have kids because their lives suck so much that children are the only thing that brings them happiness.
Posted by ksayetiger
Centenary Gents
Member since Jul 2007
70469 posts
Posted on 4/25/17 at 3:16 pm to
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I honestly think a lot of shitty people have kids because their lives suck so much that children are the only thing that brings them happiness.




While my life wasnt shitty before kids, my kids are the happiest part of my life now.
Posted by SlowFlowPro
With populists, expect populism
Member since Jan 2004
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Posted on 4/25/17 at 3:17 pm to
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I honestly think a lot of shitty people have kids because their lives suck so much that children are the only thing that brings them happiness.

sadly, this is a factor
Posted by sjmabry
Texas
Member since Aug 2013
19070 posts
Posted on 4/25/17 at 3:17 pm to
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because people in general are dumb as shite and have zero financial planning understanding
Posted by FelicianaTigerfan
Comanche County
Member since Aug 2009
26059 posts
Posted on 4/25/17 at 3:18 pm to
shityy, dumb people make shitty, dumb decisions
Posted by ManBearTiger
BRLA
Member since Jun 2007
22670 posts
Posted on 4/25/17 at 3:19 pm to
Because of antibiotics, vaccines, and all-encompassing welfare
This post was edited on 4/25/17 at 3:20 pm
Posted by Tyga Woods
South Central Jupiter Island, FL
Member since Sep 2016
42908 posts
Posted on 4/25/17 at 3:21 pm to
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No one promotes poorness.


In a way, liberals absolutely do promote poorness. They do so by vilifying those that have become successful. Demanding that the wealth be redistributed, it's not your fault you're poor, we'll give you xyz if you keep voting for us, etc.
Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
37473 posts
Posted on 4/25/17 at 3:23 pm to
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In a way, liberals absolutely do promote poorness. They do so by vilifying those that have become successful. Demanding that the wealth be redistributed, it's not your fault you're poor, we'll give you xyz if you keep voting for us, etc.

And their constituents fall for it hook line and sinker.
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