Brotherman, while I understand your point and how having children affected your life, I've personally seen many scenarios of families ripped apart-both parents and children leaving Jehovah. The pa...
Then those parents were never strong in the first place or let their guard down. The bible refers to children as a gift. If people are looking at them as burdens then they miss the whole point. ...
When you have to take care of another individual of course it opens up your perception of reality more. You have to be more self-sacrificing. You'll see when the time comes.
There's one variation in the truth. Raise them to know and love Jehovah. I'm not talking about parenting techniques as far as discipline goes. That'll be different with everyone.
ok
but please don't say "WHEN"
why does it have to be "WHEN"
When you have kids
to me having kids is about as desirable as having my legs amputated so I woudl hope that it is not a question of WHEN but IF
thank you
Ok Catwoman. Hahaha....
in all seriousness, arguing on this topic is pointless and I am ashamed that i have participated in it at all, but like i said it is a sore spot for me because I have been dealing with this my whole life, being told that something is WRONG with me because I have zero desire to give birth. I think there is plenty wrong with me but the fact that I don't want to have kids is NOT wrong and it does NOT make me less of a person. haha.
and by the way, when i was dating my husband I told him, that if he wants to have kids he should marry someone else, i did not hide my intentions, and i have not changed my mind, and he doesn't wanna have kids either, and he is a VERY strong and amazing person
And I salute you for your accomplishments and growth as a result of having kids. yay for you!!
Once again, I never said a person cannot be strong without kids. And you are definitely not strange for choosing to be childless. I'd stand there next to you and defend you amongst people like that. Having children is a heavy responsibility. It shows people how strong they really can be. But if the thought makes you afraid, then you are better off not taking that step. It shows you are responsible. Too many irresponsible people bring kids into the world.
ok, cool, we're cool yo