Kids and YOU

For a long time, I'd have thought along the lines of "I don't want kids because they're loud/annoying/insert trait here". They're something I simply don't have the patience for.

But then I got to the point where I thought seriously about parenthood. Both of my parents were absent, and their substitution was rather crap. I know firsthand what bad parenting is like, and as a result, sentiments such as "I want kids just because I want a family" and "having kids would be fun, wouldn't it? Let's go"... or even "we need someone to continue the family name". IT'S NOT ABOUT YOU. It's about the new additions to the world - or the one(s) you've claimed responsibility for. That a great percentage of mothers are popping 'em out when they really shouldn't be. That leads to kids being raised in all kinds of environments they shouldn't be raised in, which can lead to some lasting problems.

Right now, the reason I don't want kids is because I don't have the resources for them. I couldn't put up what I think would be needed to be a good parent. I think if a lot more people would realistically make such an assessment before being/getting someone knocked up, the world would be a bit better off.

Sorry, that's something I needed to rant about.

Jam it back in, in the dark.