Don't you think being a parent and pet owner help in Mylot?

Yes a lot of my friends are starting many discussions about parenting and pets and I can't respond to them.. sometimes I'm worried if they know the reason why I'm not responding to any of their discussions for a long time as not all of my friends in mylot know much about me.. I can't also respond to many marriage related discussions as I'm single, not in a relationship now and never was married. some of my friends talk about regional issues and names that I don't know about and also I decided not to participate in any discussions about religion as I hate the mentality of many people starting or responding to them and I don't want to let myself dragged into useless bitter arguments.. I'm just trying to enjoy my time here while making a few cents :)

Tis ok, you still have a quality mind and you can learn and even ask questions in these discussions. I also find plenty since I garden and like music and cooking. There have even been discussions about laundry. If you wish you can find these discussions. Also you hear the news. If you think something is odd, then you can brind it here and let us share it with you and we get a discussion going. You are quite alright and I look forward to your discussions. There is also the message system and you can keep in touch with the friends that you don't answer discussions for. Stick around long enough and you may find yourself in one of those discussions. Take care my friend.

Yes, I've seen lots and lots of topics on kids and pets, so that part I 100% agree with you on. But there are many other topics too. Don't let the kids and pets topics sway you away. Do a search for something that interests you, or even start some interesting discussions on your own. You would be suprised at how many people on here have your same interests, but you just haven't found them yet!

Yes I guess that you are right. If I am ever short of inspiration here on MyLot, I always go to the "Cats" section, because I can always find something to respond to there, and it is easy to start discussions about my 5 cats, and make money from posting their photos.

My children are all grown up and married. I do have pets but my discussions are not on my kids or my pets. I tend to discuss my interests. I have alot of indepth articles about cooking or baking complete with recipes. I also do discussions on resourses that help people.

I have a pet and I'm a parent and a grand parent, but those aren't the subjects I usually reply to. There are plenty of topics here for anyone.

you are absolutely correct my friend one should have first hand experience to respond such discussions, if we respond on presumptions it would not be good.

yes your are correct one should have first hand experience to reply on this subject. Without it if we respond it wouldbe irrevelant.

Lol, I must say that is a very interesting observation, it is true, and I'm neither a parent nor a pet owner either ;) Every other discussion is either about cats or kids(no offense meant to anyone)Well we have each other's discussions to respond to don't we?

Oh yes, having some knowledge on either one helps and if you are educated with both, twice as better.

No, I don't think so, even folks who haven't got children or pets can chip in with there two'pennoth .. most folks know someone else who has children or pets so there are those experiences you can reply about .. Long before I was a mum, I had mental images of what it would be like (all completely wrong I might add), and I know lots of folks with pets I can go and cuddle no I haven't any of my own. So lots of stories to tell or draw from ..

Yeah SweetLady I would have to say that being a parent and a pet owner has it's advantages with the myLot community. I am sure that half or more of my discussions are along those lines. :)

I think a lot of parents and pet owners like talking about their children and pets because it's a common interest and they compare notes about bringing up kids or taking care of pets. The subjects are quite universal. The other interests are sometimes not that universal :)

i also seem that, i try to give them my best option on what i think they should do, i alos dont have any pet but i am very good with pets or animals for some reason they always like to be around me. it doesnt always have to be from being a parents or pet owner. that is what i think i could be wrong.

Hmmmm, I don't really think so. I see a lot of discussions on Mylot by people who are single and are asking questions about dating, finding people to go out with, what to do on a date, etc. etc. So I think there are many discussions for people who aren't married and don't have pets (I fall into that category, too). Also people who don't have kids often have more time to go to sporting events, concerts, listen to new music, travel, etc., so they start and respond to discussions like that.

That is a very good point Im not a parent either but I do have 3cats. But listen their are so many other discussion on here. But I do agree it does help to have on or the other.

Oh I agree. Being a parent, pet owner, married or with a boyfriend/girlfriend makes a difference. You are able to respond to a lot more. Yes there are some things even if you don't have all the criteria for the poster you can respond to, like one on domestic violence for example, but over all it does limit your responses. It's a little hard to relate when it's about something you've never done.

You know 'sweet,' I hadn't thought about it until you mentioned it, yes, I do believe that it would help on myLot if one has children and pets. There are a large number of discussions centered around pets and children. Perhaps you could do a few of those and offer your observations of children and pets, or speak about the children and pets of your close friends/family?

It certainly gives us alot in common doesn't it? I love the young moms. I raised 5 and they new moms take me back in time to when my own boys were little. Wow do I ever miss those days! Pets are great conversations starters as well. I love hearing the great stories my friends have.

I think you are partially right. I think there are a lot of discussions on pets and children, because if you ask most parents, their kids are first in their life. I do tend to spend a lot of my time on mylot talking about my baby and my dogs and cat because that is who I spend all my real world time with. We don't try to not include anyone, we just have questions to ask or answer about our children and pets. I'm sure, though, that you could join in some topics that I couldn't as well. I don't know very much stuff about a lot of stuff, and a lot of stuff I have no interest in. I wouldn't want to jump into the middle of those conversations. And they might be just the kind that you like. One great thing about mylot is the variety of topics out there. Sometimes you do have to search more to find a good one, but in my opinion that makes it even better a lot of times. Just keep searching them out and you will find plenty of good ones. Oh, and I am sure your friends understand that you don't respond to their discussions because you feel like you can't add anything. I know I don't expect all my friends to respond to all of my discussions if they have nothing to add.