It's time to have another kid

@lady1993 (27224)
Philippines
July 29, 2022 3:10am CST
I find it offensive when other relatives comment about others, that they should have another kid. It's definitely none of their business, and do they even know how expensive it is to raise kids these days? It may be a joke or comes from good intention for some, but still, I find it a bit offensive, but it's pretty normal in our culture.
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@MarieCoyle (37531)
31 Aug 22
And no one knows the circumstances of others. Maybe that person is having problems conceiving. Maybe they miscarried. Maybe, just maybe, they are done, and don't want another child. It's no one else's business. I remember when I adopted my son. We had buried one baby, and I had 3 others. I had always wanted to adopt a child, but it had not worked out and I just thought it never would, had long given up the idea. So when he needed a home and fit so perfectly in to ours, it seemed meant to be. People would ask the rudest things, like what in the world are you thinking, isn't 3 enough, how do you know what kind of background he came from, or if he has any Negro blood (he doesn't, but who cares??) I finally snapped one day on a nosy busybody and told her it was none of her business. And it wasn't. He is a grown man now, he is my child, always will be. Some people just need to mind their own business. It's not their decision to make.
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
1 Sep 22
So true. And thank you for sharing your story with us. As long as you're not negatively affecting other people's lives, it really should not concern others. People should be put in their place sometimes.
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@MarieCoyle (37531)
1 Sep 22
@lady1993 Some people really love to stick their long noses into other people's lives, when what they really need to do is tend to their own business.
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@stanley777 (9402)
• Philippines
11 Jan 23
Yeah I know what you mean. One of the Filipino culture I do not like
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
11 Jan 23
This is why I avoid familiy reunions
@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
29 Jul 22
Yes, it is typical for older people to make jokes about having additional children, especially with young couples. They frequently emphasize that you need more blessings in your life, which I believe is because they believe children are a gift from heaven. However, in reality, they can be a burden, particularly in terms of costs.
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@josie_ (10034)
• Philippines
29 Jul 22
You can always use humor and say "Sure if they are willing to shoulder the expense for the child's upbringing."
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
31 Aug 22
They'll probably get offended, but I'll tell my sister that.
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• Shenzhen, China
29 Jul 22
This case is very normal likewise in our culture.Lots of friends or relatives or workmates like inquire about other's things,and give advices regardless of other's will,though it's none of their business.I think you don't have to be upset about this case,just ignore it,live you own life.Make a sensible decision by youself.
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