what do you think of having children or your own child?

Malaysia
January 19, 2009 12:44am CST
is that an amazing feeling? I am really curious how it feels to have own children or adopted one. Personally, I am afraid to have children because somehow it makes me think that I am gonna have to give lot of time with them then maybe I might not have enough for my own or in short to do my own things. some of my friends say they will have children and let their parents to take care of them so they have time for themselves, i thought that isn't right if i have a children i want to take care of them myself. so somehow i think i dont want have children. So, give ya opinions.:)
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27 responses
• Netherlands
28 Jan 09
I do not want to have any children. I have too many things that I like to do and kids would get in the way. I love travel and I have expensive hobbies and I am not willing to give these things up as they are a big part of my life and if I had kids this stuff would have to end. Kids are too expensive and too much work for me. I don't even really like children and don't feel like I am a mommy person anyway. Some people tell me when I am older I will change my mind, but I am now 30 and still do not want any so I don't think it will ever change.
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@myadun1 (14)
• United Arab Emirates
23 Jan 09
there is nothing like having your own children the best gift from above and the pride of a home
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@moondancer (7433)
• United States
20 Jan 09
the youngest baby we have - Nicholai holding a gift.
Being a lady and having had my babies and all I can have although I wish I could have more. I loved being pregnant. I loved feeling my baby move in my stomach. It was a very special and enjoying thing to ever happen to me. Not being able to have another was the most devastating thing for me as a lady. I would have had one one maybe more if ai could have had more. Now I am happy with all of the grandchildren and as odd as it may seem to others that aren't grandparents yet. The grandchildren I have are just like my own children I feel they are even though I know they are not. But they are still a very big part of me and who I am.
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@jdyrj777 (6530)
• United States
22 Jan 09
It really is a blessing to have children. Not that it is all easy. Cause its not. Best thing is to establish yourself in career and a good relationship with the baby's daddy. Then have a baby . Adoption is good to. For sure wait till you are ready. If you become pregnant before you are ready i would never suggest abortion but rather adoption.
@Erssyl (617)
• Philippines
21 Jan 09
Having your own child or adopting a child is almost the same.You have to take good care of them and spend your time with them and give them the best future that you can give unselfishly.In my experience I have done that and I have no regrets.There is a certain kind of happiness and fulfillment in life when you see them grow and succeed in life.
• Philippines
22 Jan 09
Having children in the house is the culmination of the married life. My advice though is that you have to be prepared for the coming of the child in the household emotionally, psychologically and most importantly FINANCIALLY. A child in the house is not a joke per se. There are a lot of troubles, problems, duties, responsibilities which go with having one. But all these things are nothing compared to the joy that a child can bring into your life. Just prepare for the coming of one in your family.
• United States
19 Jan 09
I think having a child either through adopting or naturally is the most beautiful thing. I have one child who is full grown now. The only reason I didn't have more is because I had to have a hysterectomy when he was around six. Yes, children do take of your time so a women should wait until she is willing to give of her time. I definitely do not think it is very responble of a women to have a child and say that she is going to let her parents raise the child. They raised her and she should raise the child that she gives birth to. Raising a child is hard but also the most beautiful experience a women could have. She is forming the personality of her child by how she brings the child up. She is the one who teaches the child right from wrong from a very early stage.
• United States
19 Jan 09
Also what the other response said is true. It is a great experience but it does also change your life style and you have to be prepared for this.
@robert19ph (4577)
• Philippines
19 Jan 09
hello summer, Having a child or children of your own makes your life perfect. For they'll give you a lot of reasons to live. They're gift from up above. We have three children and they're all big now. Our initial plan was to have four children but since their gap is only one and two years, we decided to have my wife ligated after giving birth to our third. My life has more meaning since we have our first child. All our hard works and efforts paid off especially if they're receiving awards from school. Is something that you can never experience if you don't have. Having them is something that money can't buy.
@idowrite72 (2213)
• United States
15 Mar 09
Having children is a big responsibility and those of your friends who are letting their parents care for their children are wrong in a couple ways. First of all it is THEIR responsibility and not their parents. But even more importantly, they are missing out on something that is both miraculous and beautiful. I had 4 children within 5 years and never dreamed of how it would be. I also never thought about having to raise them by myself, which I basically did. I had NO financial support from their father, so I was so fortunate that I had a job that paid enough for me to raise them with no help from the government, although there were times that I struggled. The thing for you is to decide that if you feel that you don't want to give up your time, then you should not have children, because they are definitely time consuming, but it is time well spent.
@etavasi (749)
• Malaysia
19 Jan 09
After married of course you want your own children. If cannot other ways is adopted one. It is not complete in family if you don't have children. When people love their children of course their spend lot of time. Let parents take care of them is not a good idea. Other thing is if you adopted child that already growing up so it is easy to take care. They will also understand you are their adopted parent. There is no proplem as long as love each other parent and child.
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@chiaeugene (2225)
• China
19 Jan 09
i am a father myself and seriously i never imagine it can be so much fun and satisfaction to be one myself. Prior to becoming one, i was not really excited about it but when my son was born, it changed my life altogether and now everything is revolved around him and he really gave me and my wife much joy and laughter. Many happy moments and memories were spent together. It was really fun to watch him grow, crawl, start walking and now running. I cannot describe it but you need to feel for it yourself. Dun firm up the thoughts of not having a child now, life would not be complete without them.
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• Philippines
20 Jan 09
My husband and I got married last June and we're now excited to start a family of our own. actually, even before we got married, I already had myself check and we found out that i need an egg donor to get pregnant. And I think, because of this, I value the prospect of being a mom even more. I know that it will be hard, but I'm sure all parents would attest that it would be worth it
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• China
20 Jan 09
Hi,friend.If i have my own children,i will look after them by myself.And i am willing to having my own children.If not,i will adote one.You must pay something for harvest.And i think it is worth to spend many time to raise a child.And you will very happy from it.
@Malitah (29)
• Philippines
20 Jan 09
Yes having your own children was an amazing feeling. Day by day you'll learn new things on how you will take care of him/her. Yes somehow you'll gonna sacrifice your own time for the child but you will feel complete each moment you saw a sweet smile on a baby's face. If you have a child you are responsible for him/her. Grandparents should be there for them to play with, to talk to but i guess its not their obligation to take care of them, but for the parents. If you're not ready yet to sacrifice for your own child I advice you not to have any. Its really a great responsibility building a next generation.
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@annjilena (5618)
• United States
20 Jan 09
words cannot explain how it feel when you have your on child are adopt a child who needs you.it is a amazing feeling to have to be able to share your life with someone else caring about someone other then yourself.children brighten up your life.you are right you are going to gave a lot of time to raise this child.this child has to be molded into the person you want him are her to be.
@carrine (2743)
• Philippines
20 Jan 09
yes it is, on the other hand its kinda tiring and scary.. why scary? it is because you will think of how are you going to raise them, financially, morally, physically.. its really hard to be a parent, ever! we dont know sometimes if your doing the right track, or right thing for them specially in disciplining them. because a parent will do the best thing for their children, but still parents are not perfect either. whew! motherhood is no ending, its a lifetime responsibilities.
@eynjel05 (444)
• Philippines
20 Jan 09
Having children is indeed a very big responsibility that all of us should know. That is why it is very important to be ready when you decide to have your own. Well for me, I prefer to have my own child when I am already have my stable job so that I can give all the best things to my child that he can get whatever he wants.
• Philippines
20 Jan 09
I think its really nice to have your own child. . because it will show how good God is by giving you such blessings....
@vikeyshuy (284)
• China
20 Jan 09
i have the same feeling with you.i like children,but each time i think about the pains women give birth to a child have to experience,i am so frightened. just like you said,having children means your own time decreases,i don't know if i can devote myself to taking care of my child.if i can't do as well as the other mothers,if i can't teach him/her to be a useful man for society?if i can't provide my child a comfortable home with no financial problems?all these questions worry me a lot.
• Greece
19 Jan 09
I oppose to not having children.....Childer are magick,honey ,love,everything.... only in the thought of having my own baby smilling at me i break to pieces.... seethem grow....understand their needs.....teach them things and let them teach you too.... Childs are greatand i want to have as many as possible and as fast as possible!