no kids?

Some folks are just not cut out to be parents and are content not to have children. They don't want to be tied down with the responsibility and the daily grind of raising a child or they don't have the time to dedicate to a child for one reason or another. I don't know any couples who have chosen not to have children but I do respect the decision that some have made in that area.

It could be that some people are just not ready for the role of parenting. It might also be in the way that they were raised and they might fear taking on the role for themselves. I am not sure about that either. Everyone has their own opinion on having a family. I have 4 kids, all boys, and I am fine with that. Others may be fine with just 1 kid, and a family here in my state has 18 kids. It just all depends on a persons feelings of having a family if you ask me.

hi,ritchelle,i also can not understand this issue. i love children,and i alread have a son, i feel very happy.

I have one daughter only. She is grown and has her Master's degree and I am very proud of her. Being an only child doesn't have to be a bad thing. Bring your child up unspoiled and it is wonderful. As for people who don't want kids, maybe it's better that way. If they are unwanted they might not have the best life.

I'm not going to have kids and it has nothing to do with not being able to afford one. It's a choice; a preference. People have their own reasons. For me, I just don't care for kids, and I don't want to be a mother. It isn't about me not wanting to have responsibility, but just that no part of being a mother appeals to me. I look at all that it entails, the good and bad and I say "No thank you, I'll stay childless" :)