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[captmorgan]

I'd rather adopt before making one.

I keep trying to convince my wife we should adopt a blonde 18 year old swedish girl, so far no dice.

 

[Plywood]

that is pretty awesome actually.

Thanks, I just don't think I could actually willingly have a child, despite knowing that there are already young kids/teens who could actually use a home and a loving family, it almost seems selfish, at least for me I think it would be.

 

[Broken Arrow]

Thanks, I just don't think I could actually willingly have a child, despite knowing that there are already young kids/teens who could actually use a home and a loving family, it almost seems selfish, at least for me I think it would be.

Dude you are awesome for thinking like that

 

[True Underdog]

Had my first kid in July, and yeah, sometimes I'm stressed out because of him, but seeing him smile almost instantly when he sees me makes it all worth it.

He's an amazing part of my life.

 

[JGS]

I have two and holding.

 

[Duracelllll]

been married 7-1/2 years and no kids I'm hoping to not have any kids. Wife wants 1 eventually but I don't think we will. 2 dogs is enough for me!

 

[Thaedolus]

While I adore my nieces and nephews, I think I'll be content with dogs...and if I feel frisky maybe adopting. However, while I'm pro-choice, if my GF were to tell me she's pregnant, there's no way I'd want that for us. Even if she didn't want the child, I'd try to convince her to have it. I'd rather be a single father than end a potential child of mine.

 

[Osuwari]

i'll never have kids. way too troublesome to handle imo.

 

[smurfx]

i honestly don't really want kids. i kinda love my life right now and bringing a kid into this world would only fuck it up. my nephews are good enough.

 

[subversus]

Old.

Also I don't see much meaning in it for me, but I appreciate people loving kids. I don't want to put my efforts in a person who might grow up from innocent child into some kind of usual asshole. Also time and money. People who want to have kids are usually people with positive childhood family experiences.

 

[Trent Strong]

Having kids is the most selfish thing.

The world is a horrible place. They never asked to be born.

I.....think I agree with this.

 

[Shin Kojima]

I.....think I agree with this.

As do I. I'll consider kids when we're in danger of running out of people.

 

[GatorBait]

At this point, no.

If you would've asked me 5 years ago, my answer would have been different.

If you ask me 5 years from now, my answer may also be different.

 

[Always-honest]

Thanks, I just don't think I could actually willingly have a child, despite knowing that there are already young kids/teens who could actually use a home and a loving family, it almost seems selfish, at least for me I think it would be.

ofcourse it is. But it's also a natural urge i guess. Like all animals.

 

[Double D]

Got two boys, picked them both up on launch day. First was a good deal but the second was pretty expensive. Currently in the market for a third. Wife wants a female model but I prefer a uniform look.

 

[Shanadeus]

Got two boys, picked them both up on launch day. First was a good deal but the second was pretty expensive. Currently in the market for a third. Wife wants a female model but I prefer a uniform look.

Make sure it's kinect compatible.

 

[Ramma2]

Got kids a few years after college. There's no cure at this point; just have to work around the outbreaks.

 

[Magni]

I hope to found a family, and sooner rather than later (ideally would be during the 25-30 range).

2-3 kids for me. It's not an obligation, and I need to find the right woman first, but it's definitely something I hope to live.

 

[dinazimmerman]

If you're a principled utilitarian, you should really considered adopting instead of having children of your own.

Also, something about those happiness studies seems a little fishy to me. Self-selection bias makes it very hard to pinpoint causation in these cases. Are children really causing couples to be less happy? Or is the observed difference in happiness explained by the fact that adults who choose not to have children make up a special group of adults with certain characteristics that make them relatively happier? Unless these studies use panel data (tracking each individual's self-reported happiness over time), there will always be this issue with interpreting the results.

 

[hydragonwarrior]

When I have the funds saved up, steady job, and feel I have enough knowledge and wisdom to pass down, I'll consider it.

 

[speculawyer]

Got 4. All girls. I'm fucked.

Yes you are. Pretty soon there won't be a day of the month where someone isn't upset about something or another.

 

[Bleepey]

Got 4. All girls. I'm fucked.

You were a womaniser when you were younger weren't you?