Childfree

@Nurlia (84)
March 9, 2023 1:03am CST
for me, children are a great gift that God gave me, but there are people who choose not to have children. they call it childfree. There are many reasons for them to choose childfree, starting from financial and work problems, and some say if you have children the burden will increase, the house is noisy and dirty. several countries have experienced a decline in population because many of their citizens choose childfree, for example Japan. even in Japan the country will give gifts to its citizens who get married and have children. so what do you think about childfree?
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vanny
@vandana7 (99278)
• India
9 Mar 23
I belong to the "childfree" zone. I like babies...but only babies...not children. Once they are bout 5 or so, I don't want them around. Because I don't like kids beyond five ...and because I am happy enough to indulge in fun with others kids till that age...I don't see any need to have one. More seriously, are there any jobs waiting for them? Not in my country.
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Fleur
@Fleura (29266)
• United Kingdom
9 Mar 23
I was always the opposite, I had absolutely no interest whatsoever in babies, I would just step over one and think 'who left that there'? I thought that until they were about 6 years old they were not worth bothering with. After having my own I realise that little people are much more interesting at a younger age than I thought, and it's fascinating to watch them discover the world and try to make sense of it. I'm still not keen on babies though. I will hold my friends' babies if they have their hands full and need help; otherwise I'm more than happy to watch from a distance.
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Nurlia
@Nurlia (84)
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9 Mar 23
you are right vanny, babies are very cute, and when they are 3 years old and above they will see themselves as their own person, they will run and scream, but sometimes they are also very kind and sweet.
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Oleksandr Kornienko
@Gotrix (202)
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11 Mar 23
Every person has the right to choose their own path in life, including the decision of whether or not to have children. Childfree is a personal choice of each individual that should be respected. Some people prefer to focus their lives on work, travel or other interests rather than on family obligations. It is important to respect the opinions and choices of each person, not to impose one's beliefs and not to judge others for their personal decisions. Ultimately, happiness and fulfillment in life depend on how a person finds meaning in their actions and life choices.
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Sanjeev
@sjvg1976 (41132)
• Delhi, India
9 Mar 23
It depends on person to person. There are people who don't like to take extra responsibilities for children so they don't have them. In a country like India where the population is high, the government doesn't motivate to have kids, they say that a family should not have more than two kids.
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Sanjeev
@sjvg1976 (41132)
• Delhi, India
9 Mar 23
@Nurlia I also like kids but when they are below 5 years. When they are minors they tend to be very sincere and obey whatever their parents say but when they become adults they argue with their parents.
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Nurlia
@Nurlia (84)
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10 Mar 23
@sjvg1976 yes, that's because the more they grow, they already realize that they are individuals who also have their own will, I consider it a process, like a plant if it is cared for properly it will grow well, children are the same. children are a reflection of ourselves.
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Nurlia
@Nurlia (84)
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9 Mar 23
Having children is a big responsibility, but if lived with love I'm sure everything will be beautiful.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (87041)
• United States
9 Mar 23
I love my son. But I think those that do not want children should not have them. It is fine.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (134760)
• Roseburg, Oregon
9 Mar 23
If you do not want any children than you should not have any.
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Nurlia
@Nurlia (84)
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9 Mar 23
Having children or not is a decision made by husband and wife. and whatever the decision must have been chosen well.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
9 Mar 23
I think it's up to the people involved in the relationship/marriage. If they don't want children, then they shouldn't have them. Pretty, my daughter, has always said we have too many health problems and she doesn't want to bring a child into health problems...
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Nurlia
@Nurlia (84)
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9 Mar 23
You are right De, it is a choice between husband and wife. and if someone chooses to have children, the most important thing is that we are ready physically and emotionally
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
9 Mar 23
@Nurlia Yes, I agree with that... Unfortunately, the couple isn't always ready to have kids when they get pregnant.
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Icydoll
@Icydoll (36717)
• India
9 Mar 23
It's upto the couple's decision to have children or not. Like DE said children future , health should be taken into concern .if we have serious health condition it's better to not have children.they should not suffer.
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Ifamous
@ifa225 (14364)
• Indonesia
9 Mar 23
Sad to say that it is hard to raise a child now. But if you believe in God, that hard time will fade away. I feel children are blessing to me too. They make my World goes round, up and down and I become more alive.
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Ifamous
@ifa225 (14364)
• Indonesia
9 Mar 23
@Nurlia how many children do you have? I am mother of three
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Nurlia
@Nurlia (84)
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9 Mar 23
I agree with you, with children we learn a lot, even with children we learn a lot about patience and struggle, even though sometimes it is very tiring but their smiles and hugs bring new enthusiasm, and I am proud to be a mother.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (461823)
• Switzerland
9 Mar 23
My husband and I decided not to have children when we married. We worked together and we wanted to be free to travel the world together.
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rakski
@rakski (112924)
• Philippines
9 Mar 23
this will depend on whether the couple if they want to have children or not.
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Fleur
@Fleura (29266)
• United Kingdom
9 Mar 23
There are more than enough people in the world, so no need for everyone to feel as though they have to have children! It certainly isn't for everybody.
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Anindita Sengupta
@aninditasen (15838)
• Raurkela, India
9 Mar 23
It should be a couple's choice. If they can give sufficient attention to children they can have children or stay child free.
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (30152)
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10 Mar 23
I personally feel it's a matter of choice, the choice to be made by the couple, or even a single, person. Not everyone is cut out to be a good parent. Not everyone wants children. I do understand that. I wanted children and was fortunate to have my own and adopted one of my sons. I feel very fortunate to have them all in my life.
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Bogusia Z.
@Gguusia (401)
• Poland
12 Mar 23
I think it's definitely an individual thing. Up to a certain age, I myself did not want to have children, because I thought that I would not be able to handle them and that I was not emotionally mature enough. I am a mother of 2 children and now I cannot imagine my life without them. However, I am able to understand that someone does not want to have children, is not ready for them, or has such a life situation that he prefers not to try for offspring. I respect everyone's decision in this regard.
Loyal Opposition
@PinkFloydFan (1072)
• United States
9 Mar 23
I think it's great.. I think too many people only had children because they think they are supposed to.. Tradition, which I think is horrible. Overpopulation, and noise pollution. There are children in my neighborhood, but they never go outside. I saw one, and they were looking at their phone. I'm in my 40s, and a majority of the people I went to school with didn't have children, which I think is great... I'm so glad I didn't have children.
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