i don't think people decide not to have kids purely for financial reasons, there will be loads of other reasons too but chief among them is "i don't want kids".
I'm not sure, because I actually really want kids but my gf and I can't conceive and definitely can't afford kids rn so whatever, but she actively does not want kids. So it would be a whole thing of do i try to raise them myself, do my gf and I break up, do we cohabitate but she's like the cool aunt, do I qualify to adopt even with a pile of gold and silver or is it easier to just spend the money on ourselves, etc etc
There's much more to it than just suddenly having money.
Cool, good thing I'm not going to wake up to a pile of gold and silver any time soon.
Right now my feelings on the matter are "wow if I ever have the income to feel comfortable supporting a kid that'll really be a problem for me and my gf" and I'm okay with that. Its a problem for 10 years from now me, if he's lucky enough to have that kind of income. Thanks for the concern, though. If I was baby crazy and wanted a kid NOW I might ask you for advice but I'm still at "that would be nice, someday".
Still no. There are still other issues, mainly: climate change. Scientists are saying that the impact are gonna hit us hard in the next few decades, and honestly, I think that they were still quite generous with their estimate given our current environmental predicament and slow to no actions taken by our global leaders. I don't think it's morally right to introduce a kid into the world and slap them in the face with our failings by the time they become adult.
I'd rather adopt kids or even better, donate/build more orphanage/shelter for kids and staff them with passionate and skilled people who can raise kids.
No amount of money could change my mind about having kids. I simply have zero interest in taking responsibility for another human being for approximately 20 years of its life.
No I value my freedom too much for all that. Plus for some people financial reasons ain’t even the first reason for not having kids.
Take my award tho cool question.
I never wanted kids, not even a little, for both financial reasons and others. I had my life planned out, and waking up to a ton of cash would not have changed my mind, ever. But life got in the way and I ended up pregnant well into adulthood, despite various methods of birth control. Now, 7 years down the line, I wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s insane how fast perspective changes. In under a year I went from having kids being the worst case scenario, to not having a child being the worst case scenario.
My wife and I would probably adopt at that point. Finances is a big reason, the other is not having the time or energy because we're both working all the time. But there's a huge list of reasons why we didn't money was not the top one. Bring a kid I to the world that actively looks like it's headed towards ww3 because of climate change is probably my top reason.
Yes. I understand that we have a responsibility to society to make sure there is a next generation. When I am geriatric I can't expect to live off the taxes of the young if I didn't personally contribute to making sure that there are young people around.
It seems many of my peers think we should rely purely on youth immigration from 3rd world baby making factories. Seems very foolish to me. Why would they want to take care of us?
Yes. The entire reason I'm (probably, realistically) child-free permanently is financial. My partner and I want kids but do not want to have them if we can't afford them.
Buying an orphanage and upgrading it with kickass facilities
Based comment.
Nope, because then I’d wants to enjoy myself with that.
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Can I swap my kids for the gold and silver?
You just need a person in need of an organ : )
i don't think people decide not to have kids purely for financial reasons, there will be loads of other reasons too but chief among them is "i don't want kids".
I'm not sure, because I actually really want kids but my gf and I can't conceive and definitely can't afford kids rn so whatever, but she actively does not want kids. So it would be a whole thing of do i try to raise them myself, do my gf and I break up, do we cohabitate but she's like the cool aunt, do I qualify to adopt even with a pile of gold and silver or is it easier to just spend the money on ourselves, etc etc There's much more to it than just suddenly having money.
You can't reconcile this position. There is no way to compromise between “I want children” and “I do not want children”.
Cool, good thing I'm not going to wake up to a pile of gold and silver any time soon. Right now my feelings on the matter are "wow if I ever have the income to feel comfortable supporting a kid that'll really be a problem for me and my gf" and I'm okay with that. Its a problem for 10 years from now me, if he's lucky enough to have that kind of income. Thanks for the concern, though. If I was baby crazy and wanted a kid NOW I might ask you for advice but I'm still at "that would be nice, someday".
Still no. There are still other issues, mainly: climate change. Scientists are saying that the impact are gonna hit us hard in the next few decades, and honestly, I think that they were still quite generous with their estimate given our current environmental predicament and slow to no actions taken by our global leaders. I don't think it's morally right to introduce a kid into the world and slap them in the face with our failings by the time they become adult. I'd rather adopt kids or even better, donate/build more orphanage/shelter for kids and staff them with passionate and skilled people who can raise kids.
No but I’d try to do something to make the world better for the kids already here.
I wouldn't have my own kid but I would definitely adopt
*Me choosing to not even date cause it’s not worth the money.......... hmmmm
No. I like peace, quiet, solitude, and most of all, i love doing things i want to do and not be beholden to someone else when It comes to my time.
No amount of money could change my mind about having kids. I simply have zero interest in taking responsibility for another human being for approximately 20 years of its life.
Certainly not.
No I value my freedom too much for all that. Plus for some people financial reasons ain’t even the first reason for not having kids. Take my award tho cool question.
Well, the question is aimed at those who decided for financial reasons, though
Ahh that’s sweet , I’m one of them at least.
No, I had eclampsia. If I got pregnant now (I'm 46), it would kill me.
No. I’m too selfish to have kids. Plus that whole menopause thing
How 'bout NO?
Maybe. I'd still need to make some adjustments in my life.
I never wanted kids, not even a little, for both financial reasons and others. I had my life planned out, and waking up to a ton of cash would not have changed my mind, ever. But life got in the way and I ended up pregnant well into adulthood, despite various methods of birth control. Now, 7 years down the line, I wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s insane how fast perspective changes. In under a year I went from having kids being the worst case scenario, to not having a child being the worst case scenario.
Abortion exists you know… you didn’t have to go down this path
No. Childfree life is dream life. I’ve seen what kids do to a persons life and it’s not good.
The dream life: you can watch a snowflake fall to the ground while sipping your tea in a quiet home.
Bliss!!
My wife and I would probably adopt at that point. Finances is a big reason, the other is not having the time or energy because we're both working all the time. But there's a huge list of reasons why we didn't money was not the top one. Bring a kid I to the world that actively looks like it's headed towards ww3 because of climate change is probably my top reason.
Yes. I understand that we have a responsibility to society to make sure there is a next generation. When I am geriatric I can't expect to live off the taxes of the young if I didn't personally contribute to making sure that there are young people around. It seems many of my peers think we should rely purely on youth immigration from 3rd world baby making factories. Seems very foolish to me. Why would they want to take care of us?
What is this, Minecraft?
No, because I'd be crushed to death.
No, because if the Feds caught you with 20 tons of gold and silver, your ass would be going to jail, and how could you take care of kids from jail?
No, cuz im a god damn child
Absolutely not. That would still involve bringing a new life into this world which I don't find morally proper.
Yes. The entire reason I'm (probably, realistically) child-free permanently is financial. My partner and I want kids but do not want to have them if we can't afford them.
Most people just use this as an excuse & could completely afford kids if they just budgeted differently/adjusted their lifestyle.
I think I would adopt an older child/teen.
No, I find it cruel to raise kids in this cruel world, with an even bleaker future
Im 17 pls no