Tethys Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Parents - Please tell me what advice you'd give someone who was on the fence about having kids. I am a quiet/introverted person that likes kids (I like their energy actually, their spontenaity, their silliness, but can only take so much of them before they wear me out) and is longing a bit for more meaning in my life, but at the same time am really don't like chores and routine and worry that I'd end up resenting all the sacrifices of time and energy a child would take up. For those of you especially that weren't sure before you took the plunge--what advice would you give someone who was on the fence? Link to post Share on other sites
dichotomy Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) Love = Sacrifice, sometimes until it is painful. Love = Putting others needs above your own Love = Joy in another joy Love = Giving when you might not receive. People talk about unconditional love - but the closest you will find is for a child. Routine and chores are a part of having a child. It is not work when it is love. Edited May 31, 2013 by dichotomy Link to post Share on other sites
melodicintention Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Baby sit someone's kid(s) for a few months and see how you feel. That typically always made me not want kids when I was younger. I'm 41 and still "on the fence" so to speak as well. I think I have a few more years to decide. I"m introverted always my head in producing music and art and I think I have no patience. But, I'm thinking...move mom in! Let her help. Maybe you could do the same? Link to post Share on other sites
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