Why did you have kids?

United States
December 13, 2009 4:21pm CST
What reason did you have kids? It's just a question, but did it happen on accident? Did you plan it? Did you just want to bring someone in the world who you thought could change the world? Did you want a kid so that you had someone to believe in? Did you want want a child because you wanted to instill the morals that your mom and dad instilled in you into your child? Did you just want to have one because you felt like you could be an excellent mother? I am not saying these are why I had my daughter.I am just curious what reasons other people had for having kids.
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@StarBright (2798)
• United States
14 Dec 09
I had no noble reasons for having children. I was married, in love, birth control methods failed and I got pregnant. End of story. When it happened, after we got over the surprise, we were happy about it. We did not plan it. As far as we were concerned, the timing could have been better. We did not feel like we could afford it, but it was God's will and we got by just fine. From the moment each of my children was born, I have never had one regret. I thank God the decision was made for us. Who knows. We may have missed out completely on this blessing had we waited until we was ready to become parents. After all, neither my husband nor I fully understood what it really meant until it happened. The same is true for being grandparents. It's a magical transformation in your life. One that transcends all reason.
• United States
14 Dec 09
By the way, how about you? You do not give reasons. Tell us.
• Sweden
14 Dec 09
What a question! I choose to have a child because i need to complete me as a woman. I want to complete my family by having my own flesh and blood... but hey, i am not saying that those who does not have children or don´t want to have one... they cant be a complete family, still they are! I guess it´s all choices and what is important is that we are ready to accept obligations. Having a child or children is not easy. It is the most challenging role one can ever have. But the satisfaction and happiness... that you created someone from your own flesh and blood and having the opportunity of molding this being into good person... is fantastic!
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@much2say (55670)
• Los Angeles, California
13 Dec 09
Our kids were definitely planned. My husband and I have been together since we were 18. . . but we didn't get married or start a family til way later (in our mid 30s). We now have 4 year old daughter and a newborn son. Why did we have kids? I'd have to say to "complete" our family. We always wanted kids - and now we have the 2 we've always wanted. They are what my husband and I "created" through love . . . and, it can be said we are now "related" through our children - does that make sense? Anyhow, our kids are our love, we're so glad they are in our lives!
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@rhyme23 (44)
• Philippines
14 Dec 09
I'm a single mom... I have a bubbly, 11th month little boy... he came into this world unplanned but i don't consider him as a mistake... he is a blessing for me and yes! I can say he indeed changed my world! my boyfriend and i broke up a day before i discover i was pregnant... what's so funny is that when i was in college, i made a promise to myself.. i said, by hook or by crook, i'll have a baby at the age of 26. and before i turned 27, my little angel was born... and so now i'm happy! i wont be able to give my son the family that he needs, but i'll give him all the love in the world.. =)
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• United States
14 Dec 09
My child was not planned to be exact. My boyfriend and I were wanting to have a child together someday, however it came sooner than it was suppose to. I love my beautiful daughter,I knew I was always going to be a mother, it was like it was in my genes. I have always wanted to have a little love to teach everything I know to and to give the precious gift to. There is nothing better than knowing that you are making a difference in a little life.
@ellayuri (47)
• Philippines
14 Dec 09
At first, I did not planned to have a baby.I was just thinking that I am enjoying the relationship on the other hand I realized that I was so inlove with him.Without understanding the fact that if you do something there is always a consequences.But I was immature that time.And here I am bearing two kids now.After all the silly things i have done before.I do understand now of entering into parenthood.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
14 Dec 09
I had my Children because I always wanted Children, they where planned I love my Children very much and I love who they have become as Adults there was no other Reason for me having my Children, but the fact that I always wanted Children,
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
14 Dec 09
Hi, jaher. In my case, I guess me and my husband felt that it was time for us to have kids.. We felt like we were ready.
@agv0419 (3022)
• Philippines
14 Dec 09
Right now I don't have kids and I'm not married. If ever I'm going to have kids my reason is to have someone there going to take care of me when I gets old. My mother used to tell me that I need to get married now at my age but the problem is to whom because I don't have any relationship. I'm not ready to get married I'm still young I'm 26.
@Orea15 (281)
• United States
14 Dec 09
Both of my kids were planned and very much wanted. I wanted a baby to cuddle and love, and a child to raise and enjoy, my own miracle. I love children, I thought I'd be a good mom, and I had the time of my life raising my daughter and son. They turned out to be great adults and I still enjoy them both immensely. They'll both be home for Christmas and my husband and I will have a wonderful time with them!
• India
14 Dec 09
the answer is very simple..we hav children bcoz we plan for it..and want ourself to continue to live in this world after we die..in the form of our children..as they r u...made from ur flesh and blood...and to expect them to help us wen we r old..and physically weak...
@DenverLC (1143)
• Philippines
14 Dec 09
Having kids is a fulfillment of manhood and a motherhood too. we marry to have our own families. Kids brings joy to a home. It does not matter wether or not they are brought at a right time or not,simply they are blessings that need to be accepted,to be cared and be loved.
@ruchimom (280)
• Australia
14 Dec 09
Hi Our kids were planned.After getting married for two years and working full time I really wanted to have a child.I want to see my kids growing.With the second one too,he was born as soon as my older one turned two,it was a generous gap.I enjoy every bit of their childhood,although I miss work too.Living on a single income is not easy but not impossible, So I am trying to enjoy as much as I can