Are Kids Really That Great?

[Golfer18--old]

Just wondering, Im not having any for a WHILE.


I know my mom and dad have done so much for me. I used to play basketball, baseball....... any sport you name it. We would go out of town to play for weeks in row sometimes months. They gave up there entire weekend for me. I

was riding back with a friend on the way home last week. He had his little sister with him, she was pinching me and never slept a blink the whole eight hours. I thought was gonna shit.


Maybe its different when they are your own........

 

[spongebob]

yea, when there locked in the closet.

 

[Taps]

I hated being talked down to when I was a child, and I make it a point not to do that when I'm aorund kids. So yeah, I like kids and they generally like me -- I talk to them like I talk to adults and give equal respect to thier opinions and points of view.

You be surprised how much you can learn by having a conversation with a 5 year old.

 

[Raina]

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yea, when there locked in the closet.

I love kids. I know that I want them at some point but I'm 23 and in no rush for such responsibility. I keep telling my parents that they'll have grand-ferrets for a long time. Honestly, I'm much too selfish at this stage in my life to be a parent.

 

[Golfer18--old]

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I love kids. I know that I want them at some point but I'm 23 and in no rush for such responsibility. I keep telling my parents that they'll have grand-ferrets for a long time. Honestly, I'm much too selfish at this stage in my life to be a parent.

Yeah I dont want kids right now. I want to get married have fun for four or five years, then have kids.

 

[Franco C]

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Honestly, I'm much too selfish at this stage in my life to be a parent.

My words coming out of someone else's mouth. Strange to hear.

 

[big4life]

Are children really that great?


They can be the most aggravating people in the world, "do this, take me there, give me this." Always wanting something, taking your time and causing you to miss out on being with your buddies or whatever.



Then they go and give you a simple hug and tell you that they love you and you realize that you have the greatest blessing that you could possible have. A child. Someone who looks to you for comfort, compassion, love, and to help teach them how to live life.
Someone who thinks you can do anything, and know everything there is to know.

And no I do not have any children, but I have seen so many people who don't realize what special gifts they have in their own homes. You just hope they open their eyes before it's too late.

 

[fistfullofsteel]

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I love kids. I know that I want them at some point

LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU ARE READY.

I'm always ready.

 

[Bikini Mod]

People often ask me why I felt the need to have so many children and I always thought that it was because of how much I wanted to give... love, knowledge, discipline, etc. I soon realized that it was the EXACT OPPOSITE!... It was because of how much I NEEDED TO LEARN and what THEY have given me... SELFLESSLY asking nothing in return!

Yes, it is difficult at times, but love is NEVER divided when you have children (if you have them because of what you want to GIVE) - it is only multiplied.

I never had a son... But I do have two nephews who love me dearly and whom I love with equal fervor.

And Golfer I DO AGREE - THERE AIN'T NOTHING WORSE THAN AN ILL-BEHAVED CHILD! But it is not the children who shoot be shot (firguratively) it IS THE ADULT (literally!).

 

[Franco C]

so who wants to have kids with me? (females only please)

 

[spongebob]

Are children really that great?


They can be the most aggravating people in the world, "do this, take me there, give me this." Always wanting something, taking your time and causing you to miss out on being with your buddies or whatever.

you forgot the ever annoying, "are we there yet?".

 

[Hannibal]

"A child's love is like a whisper
given in little ways we do not hear.
but if you listen closely
it will be very clear

They often do not say it loud but
in how they come to you
Daddy will you play with me?
Mommy, tie my shoe.

The many ways they tell
you changes as they grow.
Dad I made the team today!
Mom I've got to go!

Pop I need some money
You see there's this girl at school...
Mama I met a boy today
and wow he is so cool!

Dad I've got something to tell you...
I think she is the one.
Mom, he asked me to marry him...
Would you love him as your son?

Dad I've got some news for you
It's gonna be a boy!
Mom I'm kinda scared of this
yet I'm filled with joy!

A child's love is like a whisper
given in little ways we do not hear
but if you listen closely
it will become very clear

They often do not say it loud
but in how they come to you...
Grandpa will you play with me?
Grandma tie my shoe...

It's never ending
A blessing from above
Listen to the whispers
of a child's love"

I believe that children are the single greatest gift that you can give to yourself and the one that you love. To look at them and see a miracle that you had a part in creating is such a blessing. You can have all your fancy cars and tons of money....cannot begin to compare to the love of your own child. Fame and fortune are fleeting at best....family and love can last forever.

As a side note...and not tryin to embarass her. After reading her post on this thread....I just want to say that anyone that has had the opportunity to see Spatterson interact with her son should consider themselves fortunate. She is as much a gift to motherhood as it is a gift to her.

 

[TheProject]

As a side note...and not tryin to embarass her. After reading her post on this thread....I just want to say that anyone that has had the opportunity to see Spatterson interact with her son should consider themselves fortunate. She is as much a gift to motherhood as it is a gift to her.

I can't say anything better than it's already been said, but I have to second what Hannibal said. Spats is a wonderful, wonderful mother.

Being around her son, my new niece, and another friend's new baby really makes me want some of my own.

 

[spentagn]

Yes. And then some.

 

[beastboy]

I could have what I thought was the worst day in the world, then I walk in the door at home and hear "Daddy's home"....it makes everything else seem so unimportant.