Is it bad I don't want to be a father?

Spenny

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Oct 25, 2017
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Hell no it isn’t. You do you, dude. Your mom is right that many people change their attitude after having them but what a stupid chance to take when you’re already apathetic. Also, one should never have kids because of pressure or the “need” to. I’ve seen too many fucked up kids come from situations like that.
 
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liquidtmd

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Oct 28, 2017
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I was with my partner for four years when she told me she was pregnant

I wept. Probably for six months. I came through it, but I knew my life would change and be hard as I wouldn't want to have them grow up without a father.

I became a dad at 26. I'm 37 now. The years were hard and my life changed. The freedoms do leave you. I have two daughters at this point (no more!) but honestly - I don't regret it now. Children can bring so much.

I remember why I wept. And I wasn't wrong at that time as I knew what they'd involve. But they've made me a better man and I can say without brag that I've worked hard for them and been there for them.

Parenting isn't for everyone though and kudos to anyone who realises that as opposed to going in and messing up potential lives.
 

jahepi

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Oct 25, 2017
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As a father of two months old baby, i used to think like that in my twenties but maybe in the future the way you think about this might change, so do not discard the possibility, having or not having a kid at the end is your decision and either option you choose has its rewards.
 

HiLife

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My family is very traditionalist like that too. You’ll find happiness and blah blah blah.
 

Big-E

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Life is harder, but the reward is so much more. I don't think there are many that can go childless into old age and not have deep regret.
 

Diane

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Nov 7, 2017
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Huh, no, it's not bad. Plenty of people I personally know don't want to. I'm 28 years old and I don't want to. I don't think I'll change my mind anytime soon.
 

Kill3r7

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Oct 25, 2017
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In my early 20s I had zero desire to get married and/or have kids. Now I have 3 amazing kids. I feel blessed every day and they have unquestionably made me a better person. That said, you do you OP. Just be aware that your stance might or might not change with time and that’s okay too.
 

John Kowalski

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Oct 27, 2017
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Well. People should be having more kids than not in most of the countries that are represented in this forum... but don't have kids if you don't want them please.
 

Pancho

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My mom kept saying that as well. That when I met the right person, that I would want kids. Well turns out that the right person also doesn’t want kids, so there’s that.
Don’t let anyone make you feel bad about your decision of not wanting children.
 

Huey

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Oct 27, 2017
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Live your life the way you want to live it. Children are a completely fucking amazing human experience, but no one should be made to feel "guilty" for not doing it. (Conversely, non-parents should not talk shit about parents).

I'm 23 on my way out bruh.
That being said, you are yoooooung. Definitely wouldn't make any permanent life decisions at 23. Just be fluid about it. Right now the answer is no and maybe it always will be, maybe it won't.
 

Apathy

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Oct 25, 2017
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Don't ever feel bad about not wanting to have kids. This dumb concept that you must have kids is stupid. No thank you, I'd rather have free time, disposable income and my sleep

My parents bugged me about it too but I just told them no and that it's my life and I don't want to deal with kids. But I knew I didn't want kids since I was like 13 or 14
 

orlock

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Oct 28, 2017
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nah dude, youre good. its all chemicals. ive never wanted kids, even in my early 20s, and now at 34, post-vasectomy... i still dont want them. luckily, my wife likewise doesnt want them. i dont see that changing for either of us any time soon.

a lot of my friends have kids of varying ages that ive spent time around, and i dated a woman with a 9-10 year old for awhile, and all i can say is... nah. i think kids as a general thing as great, but personally speaking i can not justify bringing one into this world, either because 1) id rather spend that money on a PS5 or a new pair of Julius boots or a leather jacket or getaway with my wife or something or 2) because this world's a nightmare and not likely to get any better in the next 50 years.

also, people will tell you that having a child will change your life, and theres nothing like it. sometimes thats true - i have friends who instantly fell in love with their children, and are great parents. i also know people, both anecdotally and personally, who have had kids and should quite frankly be in prison for the way they treat them and treat parenthood (and some of them are).
 

Weltall Zero

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Oct 26, 2017
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Fuck that attitude.

A kid shouldn't be something you have while thinking "I'll warm up to it once it arrives".
Frankly, this. A lot of people tell me and my SO the same (we have the exact same parental instinct, that is 0 for human children, 100 for cats) but having children without actually wanting them sounds like a recipe for disaster.
 

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Had this convo with my mom about having kids. She keeps on hounding me about it in the worse way and I'm just like "Fuck kids bro that shit is weak" like I have no desire to take care of someone for 18 years bro like my patience is thin as is and I snap easy when people annoy tf outta me.

She keeps on saying that once I have one I'll change my mind but honestly I don't believe that at all, don't wanna bring anybody else on this planet bro we're suffering enough as is.

Don't know why I made this thread just frustrated I guess :l
My policy is my bloodline dies with me.
 

Dice

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Oct 25, 2017
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Where do I fit when I want a family but don't wanna deal with the first shitty (sometimes literally) few years where it demands your time 8 days a week? :(

Damn...
 

jon bones

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Oct 25, 2017
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I'm 23 on my way out bruh.

I don't know if I'll ever warm up to kids like their cool around like 11-12 but under that especially around like 5-6 on god I be ready to go off.
you're only 23??

circle back to this topic in a decade and see if you feel different. til then wrap that shit up and go have fun.
 

Fatoy

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Mar 13, 2019
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I'm a dad and I love my kids, but I have a pretty even balance between friends who share my situation and friends who don't have (and don't intend to have) children. And honestly, I get both sides. There's absolutely nothing wrong with not wanting children - they are life-changing, and not everyone needs or wants their life changing.

EDIT: Not wanting to sound patronising, but I felt the way you did at your age, OP. Nine years later, I felt the opposite. I'm not saying that will happen to you, but don't worry unduly about not wanting kids when you're still so young.
 
Oct 27, 2017
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I'm in my 20's and I think I'm way too young to even fathom having kids. I already have 2 nephews, and being a fun and cool uncle is pretty much my limit. I don't think I'd want children of my own, because I have far too many hobbies and interests to be a completely selfless parent. I enjoy hiking, skating, playing videogames, producing music, reading books, watching movies, etc... You can't find the time, or peace and quiet, to do those kinds of things when you have kids running around the house.
 
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Aztechnology

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Oct 25, 2017
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Had this convo with my mom about having kids. She keeps on hounding me about it in the worse way and I'm just like "Fuck kids bro that shit is weak" like I have no desire to take care of someone for 18 years bro like my patience is thin as is and I snap easy when people annoy tf outta me.

She keeps on saying that once I have one I'll change my mind but honestly I don't believe that at all, don't wanna bring anybody else on this planet bro we're suffering enough as is.

Don't know why I made this thread just frustrated I guess :l
How old are you OP. I just get the vibe that you are still a youngling. Things change with time, they might not. But if you meet the right person you might feel entirely differently later.

Edit: Oh 23. Recognize OP the average age for a first time parent is 28 as a female and 32 as a man.
 

Antrax

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Oct 25, 2017
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My first thought was "did this dude get somebody pregnant" but thankfully it's not that lol

No rush, you're just 23. You may still feel that way later (I kinda still do, and if we have I kids, they'll be adopted), maybe not. You're too young to worry about it though, for sure. Basically:
you're only 23??

circle back to this topic in a decade and see if you feel different. til then wrap that shit up and go have fun.
 

BourbonJungle

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Nov 1, 2017
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Yeah man, you've got 30+ years ahead of you where having kids is still an option, though that may change depending on your partner and their biological clock. Absolutely no need to rush into it if you're not certain.

And despite what people have said in this thread vasectomies are reversible, though it's really not necessary if you're careful. It also helps to know where your partners stand on having kids to gauge how careful you need to be.

I just turned 40 and where most of my close friends now have kids I'm a lot more interested in the idea than I ever have been before and am starting to feel like I'm missing out a bit. Even so I'm in no rush and am open to it if the right situation/partner comes along.

Anhyhoo, tell your mom to adopt a kid ;)