I...do...not....want.....children!!

[Gauntleted Fist]

Nothing in life is more rewarding than bringing life to the Earth

How do you know that?

[Lackadaisical2]

Nothing in life is more rewarding than bringing life to the Earth

How do you know that?

Hes done everything ever possible.

[Islamic Hazarastan]

Nothing in life is more rewarding than bringing life to the Earth

There are many more rewarding things, actually.

[Doitzel]

Nothing in life is more rewarding than bringing life to the Earth

You've clearly never beaten a guy who thinks he's Jesus at chess.

[Nobel Hobos]

Nothing in life is more rewarding than bringing life to the Earth

You've clearly never beaten a guy who thinks he's Jesus at chess.

Yes. If Yumikayk's flag is any guide, I think they'd enjoy that quite a lot.

[North Suran]

I'd say, "Cue parents smugly claiming that they didn't want children but now that they have them they're the best things in their live, completely missing the point of the OP", but it seems I'm late to that particular party.

[Czardas]

To be honest I don't think there's much chance of me ever having kids even if I wanted them.

I never understood why people make a huge deal over such things though. It's not like I walk up to family members and randomly proclaim, "I am never, EVER having kids and you can't make me!", and it's easy enough to sidestep if they directly ask questions like "So when are you going to provide me with great-grandchildren?" (an answer like "I don't really have any plans for that kind of thing" is sufficient). Maybe I'm weird for being non-militant about my childfreeness, I dunno.

[Trollgaard]

Whenever I tell people that I don't want children, they say one of two things. They'll either say "Oh you'll change your mind down the road" or "Why don't you date single mothers?" What is so hard about this concept? I do not want children, period. I am 26 years old, I think my mind is pretty much made up at this point. Also, why would I date single mothers? Jeez...is the concept of a person not wanting children so alien to our culture that they feel like we should either reproduce or get with someone who already has?

So has anyone else ever experienced this level of annoyance?

That is a very odd desire for someone who worships the Norse gods.

Seeing how the desire to procreate is ingrained in all life, not wanting kids is quite odd.

[Dustistan]

Whenever I tell people that I don't want children, they say one of two things. They'll either say "Oh you'll change your mind down the road" or "Why don't you date single mothers?" What is so hard about this concept? I do not want children, period. I am 26 years old, I think my mind is pretty much made up at this point. Also, why would I date single mothers? Jeez...is the concept of a person not wanting children so alien to our culture that they feel like we should either reproduce or get with someone who already has?

So has anyone else ever experienced this level of annoyance?

http://www.jokemania.co.za/jokes/index. ... &task=view

[Sith Korriban]

And now I get to dig out my links.

For those who don't want kids, don't understand why others don't want kids, or truly do want kids, I advise you all to read this one. It dissects the arguments regarding children, providing counters to the common ideas. Even if you do want kids it'd be good to read it, to ensure you have fully thought through all of the consequences of doing so and aren't just doing it because 'OMG cute babies!' or 'it's just what you do, isn't it?'

Article on the childless by choice.

And for the childfree, both funny and/or meaningful answers to 'when will you have children?' here and here.

[Eidenn]

Whenever I tell people that I don't want children, they say one of two things. They'll either say "Oh you'll change your mind down the road" or "Why don't you date single mothers?" What is so hard about this concept? I do not want children, period. I am 26 years old, I think my mind is pretty much made up at this point. Also, why would I date single mothers? Jeez...is the concept of a person not wanting children so alien to our culture that they feel like we should either reproduce or get with someone who already has?

So has anyone else ever experienced this level of annoyance?

No, and I'm female and beyond 'typical childbearing age' (which is apparently 20 these days), so you'd think I'd run into it more. Eh.

Anyway, there's nothing wrong with not wanting kids, unless that's one of the first things you announce upon meeting someone, likely someone who actually has kids.

Mutual Friend: Hey, Bob, I'd like you to meet Wilgrove.
Bob: Nice to meet you, Wilgrove.
Wilgrove: I do NOT want children, I do NOT wish to reproduce, I DEFIANTLY REFUSE to be involved in the lives of some desperate single woman's spawn, and YOU CANNOT MAKE ME CHANGE MY MIND, CHILD-BEARING-OBSESSED POPULACE OF SHEEPLE!
Bob: ... Oh, you'll change your mind down the road. Or how about dating single mothers?

Of course I exaggerate, but if you put it out into the conversation you should know by now what to expect; if it really irritates you that much, don't say anything. Alternately, lie and gush about how you can't wait for Mrs. Right For My Gene Receptacle to come along, so she can pump out at least an even dozen to build your little family tree. Pretty sure this particular topic will no longer be discussed in your presence at all, thus freeing you of this potentially-critical annoyance.

Unless you live amongst the Mormons, in which case I suggest you move.

[Lackadaisical2]

Whenever I tell people that I don't want children, they say one of two things. They'll either say "Oh you'll change your mind down the road" or "Why don't you date single mothers?" What is so hard about this concept? I do not want children, period. I am 26 years old, I think my mind is pretty much made up at this point. Also, why would I date single mothers? Jeez...is the concept of a person not wanting children so alien to our culture that they feel like we should either reproduce or get with someone who already has?

So has anyone else ever experienced this level of annoyance?

No, and I'm female and beyond 'typical childbearing age' (which is apparently 20 these days), so you'd think I'd run into it more. Eh.

Anyway, there's nothing wrong with not wanting kids, unless that's one of the first things you announce upon meeting someone, likely someone who actually has kids.

Mutual Friend: Hey, Bob, I'd like you to meet Wilgrove.
Bob: Nice to meet you, Wilgrove.
Wilgrove: I do NOT want children, I do NOT wish to reproduce, I DEFIANTLY REFUSE to be involved in the lives of some desperate single woman's spawn, and YOU CANNOT MAKE ME CHANGE MY MIND, CHILD-BEARING-OBSESSED POPULACE OF SHEEPLE!
Bob: ... Oh, you'll change your mind down the road. Or how about dating single mothers?

Of course I exaggerate, but if you put it out into the conversation you should know by now what to expect; if it really irritates you that much, don't say anything. Alternately, lie and gush about how you can't wait for Mrs. Right For My Gene Receptacle to come along, so she can pump out at least an even dozen to build your little family tree. Pretty sure this particular topic will no longer be discussed in your presence at all, thus freeing you of this potentially-critical annoyance.

Unless you live amongst the Mormons, in which case I suggest you move.

I want a good two dozen frankly...

[Chatkasatan]

Whenever I tell people that I don't want children, they say one of two things. They'll either say "Oh you'll change your mind down the road" or "Why don't you date single mothers?" What is so hard about this concept? I do not want children, period. I am 26 years old, I think my mind is pretty much made up at this point. Also, why would I date single mothers? Jeez...is the concept of a person not wanting children so alien to our culture that they feel like we should either reproduce or get with someone who already has?

So has anyone else ever experienced this level of annoyance?

No, and I'm female and beyond 'typical childbearing age' (which is apparently 20 these days), so you'd think I'd run into it more. Eh.

Anyway, there's nothing wrong with not wanting kids, unless that's one of the first things you announce upon meeting someone, likely someone who actually has kids.

Mutual Friend: Hey, Bob, I'd like you to meet Wilgrove.
Bob: Nice to meet you, Wilgrove.
Wilgrove: I do NOT want children, I do NOT wish to reproduce, I DEFIANTLY REFUSE to be involved in the lives of some desperate single woman's spawn, and YOU CANNOT MAKE ME CHANGE MY MIND, CHILD-BEARING-OBSESSED POPULACE OF SHEEPLE!
Bob: ... Oh, you'll change your mind down the road. Or how about dating single mothers?

Of course I exaggerate, but if you put it out into the conversation you should know by now what to expect; if it really irritates you that much, don't say anything. Alternately, lie and gush about how you can't wait for Mrs. Right For My Gene Receptacle to come along, so she can pump out at least an even dozen to build your little family tree. Pretty sure this particular topic will no longer be discussed in your presence at all, thus freeing you of this potentially-critical annoyance.

Unless you live amongst the Mormons, in which case I suggest you move.

I want a good two dozen frankly...

Children or eggs?

[Lackadaisical2]

Whenever I tell people that I don't want children, they say one of two things. They'll either say "Oh you'll change your mind down the road" or "Why don't you date single mothers?" What is so hard about this concept? I do not want children, period. I am 26 years old, I think my mind is pretty much made up at this point. Also, why would I date single mothers? Jeez...is the concept of a person not wanting children so alien to our culture that they feel like we should either reproduce or get with someone who already has?

So has anyone else ever experienced this level of annoyance?

No, and I'm female and beyond 'typical childbearing age' (which is apparently 20 these days), so you'd think I'd run into it more. Eh.

Anyway, there's nothing wrong with not wanting kids, unless that's one of the first things you announce upon meeting someone, likely someone who actually has kids.

Mutual Friend: Hey, Bob, I'd like you to meet Wilgrove.
Bob: Nice to meet you, Wilgrove.
Wilgrove: I do NOT want children, I do NOT wish to reproduce, I DEFIANTLY REFUSE to be involved in the lives of some desperate single woman's spawn, and YOU CANNOT MAKE ME CHANGE MY MIND, CHILD-BEARING-OBSESSED POPULACE OF SHEEPLE!
Bob: ... Oh, you'll change your mind down the road. Or how about dating single mothers?

Of course I exaggerate, but if you put it out into the conversation you should know by now what to expect; if it really irritates you that much, don't say anything. Alternately, lie and gush about how you can't wait for Mrs. Right For My Gene Receptacle to come along, so she can pump out at least an even dozen to build your little family tree. Pretty sure this particular topic will no longer be discussed in your presence at all, thus freeing you of this potentially-critical annoyance.

Unless you live amongst the Mormons, in which case I suggest you move.

I want a good two dozen frankly...

Children or eggs?

haha!

Children, if I ever have one I will want a good batch of the buggers.

[Chatkasatan]

Whenever I tell people that I don't want children, they say one of two things. They'll either say "Oh you'll change your mind down the road" or "Why don't you date single mothers?" What is so hard about this concept? I do not want children, period. I am 26 years old, I think my mind is pretty much made up at this point. Also, why would I date single mothers? Jeez...is the concept of a person not wanting children so alien to our culture that they feel like we should either reproduce or get with someone who already has?

So has anyone else ever experienced this level of annoyance?

No, and I'm female and beyond 'typical childbearing age' (which is apparently 20 these days), so you'd think I'd run into it more. Eh.

Anyway, there's nothing wrong with not wanting kids, unless that's one of the first things you announce upon meeting someone, likely someone who actually has kids.

Mutual Friend: Hey, Bob, I'd like you to meet Wilgrove.
Bob: Nice to meet you, Wilgrove.
Wilgrove: I do NOT want children, I do NOT wish to reproduce, I DEFIANTLY REFUSE to be involved in the lives of some desperate single woman's spawn, and YOU CANNOT MAKE ME CHANGE MY MIND, CHILD-BEARING-OBSESSED POPULACE OF SHEEPLE!
Bob: ... Oh, you'll change your mind down the road. Or how about dating single mothers?

Of course I exaggerate, but if you put it out into the conversation you should know by now what to expect; if it really irritates you that much, don't say anything. Alternately, lie and gush about how you can't wait for Mrs. Right For My Gene Receptacle to come along, so she can pump out at least an even dozen to build your little family tree. Pretty sure this particular topic will no longer be discussed in your presence at all, thus freeing you of this potentially-critical annoyance.

Unless you live amongst the Mormons, in which case I suggest you move.

I want a good two dozen frankly...

Children or eggs?

haha!

Children, if I ever have one I will want a good batch of the buggers.

And will you be the one pushing them out of a tiny wee hole?

[Eidenn]

Is it for the free manual labor? Because once they get coordinated enough to balance on the ladder, they're pretty darn useful for cleaning out the gutters.

Seriously though, I think people should generally have as many kids as they want and can afford. Have more than that and you're A) getting the extra taken away (kids shouldn't have to suffer for their parents being morons) and B) getting forcibly sterilized, one way or the other.

At least, that's how it goes in my ideal world.

[Lackadaisical2]

Whenever I tell people that I don't want children, they say one of two things. They'll either say "Oh you'll change your mind down the road" or "Why don't you date single mothers?" What is so hard about this concept? I do not want children, period. I am 26 years old, I think my mind is pretty much made up at this point. Also, why would I date single mothers? Jeez...is the concept of a person not wanting children so alien to our culture that they feel like we should either reproduce or get with someone who already has?

So has anyone else ever experienced this level of annoyance?

No, and I'm female and beyond 'typical childbearing age' (which is apparently 20 these days), so you'd think I'd run into it more. Eh.

Anyway, there's nothing wrong with not wanting kids, unless that's one of the first things you announce upon meeting someone, likely someone who actually has kids.

Mutual Friend: Hey, Bob, I'd like you to meet Wilgrove.
Bob: Nice to meet you, Wilgrove.
Wilgrove: I do NOT want children, I do NOT wish to reproduce, I DEFIANTLY REFUSE to be involved in the lives of some desperate single woman's spawn, and YOU CANNOT MAKE ME CHANGE MY MIND, CHILD-BEARING-OBSESSED POPULACE OF SHEEPLE!
Bob: ... Oh, you'll change your mind down the road. Or how about dating single mothers?

Of course I exaggerate, but if you put it out into the conversation you should know by now what to expect; if it really irritates you that much, don't say anything. Alternately, lie and gush about how you can't wait for Mrs. Right For My Gene Receptacle to come along, so she can pump out at least an even dozen to build your little family tree. Pretty sure this particular topic will no longer be discussed in your presence at all, thus freeing you of this potentially-critical annoyance.

Unless you live amongst the Mormons, in which case I suggest you move.

I want a good two dozen frankly...

Children or eggs?

haha!

Children, if I ever have one I will want a good batch of the buggers.

And will you be the one pushing them out of a tiny wee hole?

Having seen what I've seen I wouldn't really describe it as that... Indeed, I'm usually the antithesis of such. If need be theres always the Caesarian, I always imagined having a Harem anyway, shoudl I be worthy of having children.

[Dyakovo]

Whenever I tell people that I don't want children, they say one of two things. They'll either say "Oh you'll change your mind down the road" or "Why don't you date single mothers?" What is so hard about this concept? I do not want children, period. I am 26 years old, I think my mind is pretty much made up at this point. Also, why would I date single mothers? Jeez...is the concept of a person not wanting children so alien to our culture that they feel like we should either reproduce or get with someone who already has?

So has anyone else ever experienced this level of annoyance?

To be fair, you might change your mind sometime in the future...

[Rolamec]

Than...do...not...have....them....!!!

[Rolamec]

Nothing in life is more rewarding than bringing life to the Earth

What about abortions? Those are pretty spectacular too!

[North Suran]

Whenever I tell people that I don't want children, they say one of two things. They'll either say "Oh you'll change your mind down the road" or "Why don't you date single mothers?" What is so hard about this concept? I do not want children, period. I am 26 years old, I think my mind is pretty much made up at this point. Also, why would I date single mothers? Jeez...is the concept of a person not wanting children so alien to our culture that they feel like we should either reproduce or get with someone who already has?

So has anyone else ever experienced this level of annoyance?

To be fair, you might change your mind sometime in the future...

Possibly, but it's still a condescending and dickish thing to say.

It's akin to having a political discussion where you mention that you are a Socialist, and instead of the other person asking why you became a Socialist or addressing the arguments in favour of Socialism, they just respond, "Oh, you'll change your mind down the road".

[Dyakovo]

Whenever I tell people that I don't want children, they say one of two things. They'll either say "Oh you'll change your mind down the road" or "Why don't you date single mothers?" What is so hard about this concept? I do not want children, period. I am 26 years old, I think my mind is pretty much made up at this point. Also, why would I date single mothers? Jeez...is the concept of a person not wanting children so alien to our culture that they feel like we should either reproduce or get with someone who already has?

So has anyone else ever experienced this level of annoyance?

To be fair, you might change your mind sometime in the future...

Possibly, but it's still a condescending and dickish thing to say.

It's akin to having a political discussion where you mention that you are a Socialist, and instead of the other person asking why you became a Socialist or addressing the arguments in favour of Socialism, they just respond, "Oh, you'll change your mind down the road".

Agreed, I was just being a dick...

[Lackadaisical2]

Whenever I tell people that I don't want children, they say one of two things. They'll either say "Oh you'll change your mind down the road" or "Why don't you date single mothers?" What is so hard about this concept? I do not want children, period. I am 26 years old, I think my mind is pretty much made up at this point. Also, why would I date single mothers? Jeez...is the concept of a person not wanting children so alien to our culture that they feel like we should either reproduce or get with someone who already has?

So has anyone else ever experienced this level of annoyance?

To be fair, you might change your mind sometime in the future...

Possibly, but it's still a condescending and dickish thing to say.

It's akin to having a political discussion where you mention that you are a Socialist, and instead of the other person asking why you became a Socialist or addressing the arguments in favour of Socialism, they just respond, "Oh, you'll change your mind down the road".

Agreed, I was just being a dick...

Dya is very god at that, doesn't mean hes wrong though

[Sungai Pusat]

Nope. I am 13 years old. But when I am older, I will marry and have a family. Once I die, who will replace me?

[Chatkasatan]

Whenever I tell people that I don't want children, they say one of two things. They'll either say "Oh you'll change your mind down the road" or "Why don't you date single mothers?" What is so hard about this concept? I do not want children, period. I am 26 years old, I think my mind is pretty much made up at this point. Also, why would I date single mothers? Jeez...is the concept of a person not wanting children so alien to our culture that they feel like we should either reproduce or get with someone who already has?

So has anyone else ever experienced this level of annoyance?

To be fair, you might change your mind sometime in the future...

Possibly, but it's still a condescending and dickish thing to say.

It's akin to having a political discussion where you mention that you are a Socialist, and instead of the other person asking why you became a Socialist or addressing the arguments in favour of Socialism, they just respond, "Oh, you'll change your mind down the road".

Agreed, I was just being a dick...

Dya is very god at that, doesn't mean hes wrong though

You're also very good at that.