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thenewgreen  ·  3587 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: How did you find yourself?

Yes, only an idiot wouldn't plan out such a large decision. Seriously, an idiot. That would be extremely irresponsible, especially given all the many, many birth control methods available. We waited till we had the time and resources available. We are older parents, I suppose, but I wouldn't have it any other way.





OftenBen  ·  3587 days ago  ·  link  ·  

    Yes, only an idiot wouldn't plan out such a large decision.

I agree, but I don't think I'm allowed to say that because I don't have any kids.

kleinbl00  ·  3584 days ago  ·  link  ·  

You will discover that when you have kids, all the assumptions you had about what it would be like to have kids are correct. They are approximately about as much work, every bit as fascinating and just as much money as you predict. Anyone with a moderate amount of self-awareness will come into parenthood fully cognizant of the challenges and rewards.

OftenBen  ·  3584 days ago  ·  link  ·  

    Anyone with a moderate amount of self-awareness will come into parenthood fully cognizant of the challenges and rewards.

Based on my observations then, something like 95% of all people have little to no self-awareness.

(Also never having kids)

kleinbl00  ·  3584 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I'd put it at 70%.