BellaOnline Forums Relationships Married No Kids Let's turn the tables

Great Post, Fire! I would love to see more parents respond to this one! I truly am interested in hearing what parents have to say to this question.
It is such a norm to have children that we don't often hear the reasons people do it.

We had our son because we wanted to. Neither of us regret it. We did not have any more because we felt complete with our son, we still feel that way, son is 14 now. We have always worked opposite shifts, since dating. Never used daycare. We had a rough time in the beginning, not because of the kid, but because someone else's kids burned down an entire neighborhood (33 homes) when I was 7 months pregnant. We are stronger people for it, and a very happy family.

I was happy pregnant and happy to care for him as a baby, toddler and now enjoying the teenage years. He has been an easy one I will admit... most the time. I wonder how much of that is luck and how much is that we are just calm parents and believe in teaching him how to behave in public and other peoples homes... he is no angel... neither were we <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Why do I read posts on this board? I click on almost everything in the "active topics" lists. I see familiar names that I have found common bonds with on other boards, I skim most and read when I see something interesting, and post if I think I can contribute. I don't usually post here because it was made very clear to me in the past I was not welcome and did not belong. I am only posting now because of the topic.

I have never tried to change the mind of any person who doesn't want to have kids. It was my choice to have one. It was somebody elses choice to have more, it is anothers choice to have none. It is nice we had a choice. Not all have the choice.

skinny: It's not that you're not welcome here, but this IS a Married NO Kids forum and you must keep that in mind when responding. Your 'reasons' for having a child are certainly not mentally stimulating, but it is what it is. You just...wanted one. But you are obviously very happy, and I love hearing parents who know they made the right decision and enjoy their children. You certainly don't hear many parents who say they're enjoying the teenaged years!

I don't visit parenting boards. Ever. I'm not a parent. But that's just me. I know there are great parents out there, so why should I barge in on a forum that doesn't pertain to my interests and wreck the place with my negative experiences and try to convince them the world is too sh*tty of a place for children? It doesn't matter.

Contribute if you'd like, just keep in mind what this forum is about and be prepared for any responses that are less then in line with your own thoughts and feelings.

Fire