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5 March 2018, 11:06 AM | #1 |
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Has any of you regret not having children?
My dad passed away just a couple of weeks ago. He had been ill for a few years and during that time, he had his kids and grand children around him. I think that kept him going for a bit longer. I've just turned 52 and for the first time I ask myself if it's too late to start a family now or will it make any difference in 10 - 20 years time. Will the children even care about us when the time comes. I'd be most interested to hear some of your thoughts.
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That line of thinking is all the reason in the world to NOT have any. Im sorry to be rude but it seems you like your lifestyle and self. There is none of that with kids when you have half your heart ripped out and is now crawling around in the world. Its a selfless mindset and one of those things in life where if you have to force it, think it, justify or reason it- Be CAUTIOUS!
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You reap what you sow. So, if you raise your kids with respect, strong values without sugar coating how cruel this world can be, then they will be there for you. If you raise them with a sense of entitlement as many do now a days, you will be disappointed and miserable. So, no, it’s not to late to start a family, when and if you do, it’s the most gratifying and fulfilling thing you will do. And, I am very sorry for your loss, losing the patriarch of the family is a big loss.
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5 March 2018, 11:33 AM | #5 |
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Sorry for your loss.
I did not want kids and when my dad past away I had the exact same feeling, I had agreed with my wife on not having kids. I ended up divorcing her and now I'm married again and have two kids, best decision ever, I had my first one at 40, but it's never too late.
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My wife and I did want to have kids but unfortunately, she had 3 miscarriages and I couldn't bear the thought of her going through the physical and emotional pain again. That was 10 years ago. However, that desire to have a family has returned again but it would be so complicated to go through what you did, though the thought of doing just that has crossed my mind. |
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Sorry for the loss of your father.
It’s never too late to start a family. Maybe in your case you’d consider adoption as a viable alternative to having children of your own. Many kids out there who need a good home and perhaps at your age, this is worth considering. I’m not suggesting 52 is too late to have children of your own but either way, starting a family and raising children is a selfless act. There’s incredible reward and lots of sacrifice too. As Nicholas said, there’s nothing more fulfilling. |
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Sorry for your loss. It is never too late for good things happen in your live.
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Having children doesn’t guarantee happiness. I’m friends with a few couple who have no kids and are very happy with their decision. Choosing to have children or not is not a right or wrong decision. And yes I have a daughter.
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The best thing I ever did was have a child! Never thought I would have a kid but damn it is great! I know now I would have regretted not having a child!
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No Kids. No regrets. Best decision we ever made.
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I am in my early 40’s and have two high school aged children. We have not coddled them and make them work/save for most everything they want that we feel is excess. Son wants $200 Jordan’s beyond what we buy him for school year, he asks for gift cards for Christmas or birthday and saves. Daughter wants to have som expensive nails done, she babysits to earn the money.
We have raised good humans. They are giving and generally put others interest before their own. We hope they will be (and want to be) here for us in our time of need but have made sure that we have made other arrangements as to not burden them. I would not consider having children for the sole purpose of have I got them there for you later. Do you have other friends that have children? My wife and I are very friendly with several people that are in the same situation you are in. My kids think of them like family and would do anything for them, as would we. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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Children are wonderful blessings.
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I have two (girl first and then a boy). My youngest is 42 and has two girls of his own (the oldest being 10). I loved having grandchildren when they were little because we could give them back to their parents when we were finished playing with them (or for other, more obvious, reasons). Now that they are older, they are so scheduled that we hardly see them, even though they only live 15 minutes away. Our daughter is a hair stylist who lives 15 minutes in the other direction. We hardly get to see her because she has her own life to lead. As was said earlier, we have made arrangements so we don't burden them too much when the time comes.
I would only recommend starting a family if you and your wife (assuming you have one) agree to have kids. They are a lot of work (with little to no ROI) but now that mine are grown and on their own, I wouldn't have it any other way.
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I had my first (son) about 20 months ago. It's hard work sometimes and can be very tiring as he's a live wire but I am absolutely smitten and he is without a doubt the best thing that has ever happened to me. I love watching him grow and develop every day and to teach him new things. He does new things every day that he could not do the day before. It's amazing how fast they grow and pick things up. He notices EVERYTHING and nothing gets by him. I'm certainly enjoying this early stage a lot.
My wife and I are trying for a second at the moment. I think two is our current plan.
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I'm in mid 40s and have 2 teen age boys. My wife and I just realize that 2 is not enough. We miss having a baby. A puppy maybe the answer ;)
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I completely agree Jeffrey, no right or wrong answer. A friend my age just had his first child and I am very happy for him, but to answer your question: No, it is just not in this man’s future to be a father. I’m OK with it, never felt the need.
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I'm sorry for the loss of your dad.
I'm 50 and my wife is 46. We don't have children. I never wanted them because I don't like children. I don't go around kicking them or pushing them under trucks or trains or anything, they're just not for me, that's all. I'd be a crap father anyway, I'd be one of these guys who was vaguely aware of some short people in the house. Mrs Van D likes kids but never wanted her own; she also says she has a 50 year old child and that's enough. Rude. I do not regret not having children. The only thing that bothers me is that I won't have anyone to leave my watches to when I buy the farm.
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