Do you have what it takes to raise a child? Why or why not?

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Lucy68 · Accepted Answer

At the moment financially no. But mentally and emotionally yes. I love kids and would love to become a mommy someday with my special someone. I've been around a lot of babies (taking care of the babies in the church nursery and watching neighbor's kids). I know how to feed, change diapers, stop them from crying, and just being goofy to make them laugh. I know that their needs are more important than mine, and I know that their happiness will be my happiness (that's why birthdays and Christmas are really going to be extra special). I feel I have what it takes to be a good mommy, but financially I'm unable to give them a proper upbringing.

Screenwriter · Accepted Answer

Practically anyone can raise a child who 1. Wants a child 2. has some financial flexibility 3. is dedicated to teaching their child about getting educated, reading to them, involving them in sports and extracurricular activities, spending time listening to them 4. knows how to have fun 5. shares their love and fun and life 6. then let's them FLY into adulthood!!!

It's an experience you can't emulate without doing it! I had wonderful parents. I wanted to try to be wonderful myself. I've done a fair job. All parents make mistakes. The point is that the good you do outweighs the bad! I think in 95% of the cases, it does.

HighValue · Accepted Answer

Yes. I am very good with kids, especially ages 7 through 15. I connect with them well, build trust, teach them how to make and keep friends, how to make good decisions that are beneficial to them long term, and I am good at teaching them academically too. I have had a number of former students tell me that they wished I was their parent.

MCheetah · Accepted Answer

Yes, I believe I do. However, due to my flawed genetics and inability to attract a quality loyal woman, I do not want to have kids. I would/could never torture another human life by having them be spawned from my sh*t genetics and DNA.

Justneedtokno · Answer

I know I can do it. I’ve always wanted children. To be mother. I would love be able to go through that journey. Growing life inside of me ( if not nurturing a child to be the best they can through adoptions) I believe I have something to give. I want to cry even through writing this.

Having the right partner is a different story. lol

devoting yourself to your kids. Creating a legacy. Not just someone to take care of you when you get older. I already over love my pets I’m always told. I’m alright great with kids.

Ailito · Answer

Yes and no.
Depends on the age of the child.

If your asking if I would be a good parent from birth, then no.

I think I'd do well in keeping a kid alive and teaching them what is necessary to live and prosper. But I also believe if I raised a child, they would not be mentally stable.

I would not show them much affection.
And I'd be rather strict in them learning certain skills.

But I wouldn't stop them from being children to a certain extent.

... Honestly I'm unsure. And that is why I have not had children. I don't want to hurt anyone. In body or mind.
I say in body because, I'm not prejudice when I'm violent. If someone hits me I will hit them back, regardless of anything.

So ya, no children.

silverwolf509 · Answer

Lol no one has what it takes to raise a child. Parenting is trial and error and each child is different and learns differently. One of my siblings questioned everything. I always did as I was asked. All you truly need to do is show them love. Everything else will fall into place.

sage2021 · Answer

It was always my dream to be a mom. And I had one son (he has development disabilities) and I am the best mom to him. I have references that saw me raise him without his cheating father that abandoned us. I taught him well, and made the best he could be out of his struggling life. Somehow I believe I was born to be his mom. He always feels my love for him. He is 43 now ❤️

LinaDaGoddess · Answer

Yes, I’ve been doing it. Lol it comes down to are you fit to be a parent.. are you nurturing? Are you compassionate? Do you want the best for your children? Do you love them? Are you capable of teaching them what they need for the future? Guiding them, etc… most people cannot answer these questions truthfully and half are parents.

Little_Bumblebee · Answer

Probably not. Also, I'm terrified by the thought.

Which is one of the reasons why I'm not even sure I want kids.
And if I do even reconsider having kids it would be because I had found the guy I feel like we can do it together.

Marianna145 · Answer

I think that i have what it takes but i need to become more responsible i guess... But kids love me a lot.. I once babysitted on little 5-year-old girl and she fell in love with me right away... I guess kids sense that i am kind heheh and deep down am a little child like them😂

Assi2k · Answer

I am the 3rd oldest out of 7 siblings and many other cousins. I've been raising kids all my life. I literally don’t know what it's like not to have babies/children around.

Even my friend group know me as the mom. but's okay tho cuz I'm a cool mom.

Do you have what it takes to raise a child? Why or why not?

And no I don't have kids

tatianamay · Answer

Well, at the moment, no, because im just gonna turn 17 in a few weeks. I have got a longgg life ahead of me. Children are a huge commitment. They are a humongous responsibility. I should be mentally prepared and have what it takes to raise a child. I dont have patience at all. Im extremely short tempered. I should work on that

Cherry234 · Answer

I'm not sure. Children are a big commitment in terms of time and energy. I'd feel like my time would no longer be my own if I had a child. I also have student loans so I don't want to be financially responsible for a child while I still have to make student loan payments

Gothrocker · Answer

Yes and no. People say that I have the mother instinct to other kids BUT I don't have what it takes to raise my OWN kid as I have a hereditary condition that makes it hard to be able to take care of a child when they truly need it. I'd rather be an auntie than a mother. I just hope to find a partner that wants the same and can accept that about me

soulbabe · Answer

Yep definitely without a doubt can I raised my younger cousins half their life and I was only 2 years older than them and when they're mother got them back they have several times that I was twice the mother was and felt more like family to them then anyone else.

TrueConfection · Answer

Mine are doing pretty well. I think I did a lot of things right and a lot of things wrong. My kids are old enough to understand that I am human and so far they have been forgiving of my mistakes.

lovedejj_xo · Answer

I can but since I felt I always had to raise kids when younger because of my mom. It affected what I wanted to do because I was practically parenting and responsibilities fell on me. So for me no I don’t want to take care of any children as an adult now I prefer to be selfish with my time. They’re cute though.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes and no.
Yes:
- I am caring
- I am raised in a happy family myself so I am able to give love/
- I have motherly traits.

No:
- I am 17 lmao, like too young
- I have no stable job/still in school
- I wouldn't be able to provide basic care/food by myself

Minnie97 · Answer

I dont, but I dont have a choice either. Im not mentally stable, id prefer to be more financially stable, I get overwhelmed easy when it comes to kids.

Harleigh90 · Answer

Hope so 🙏 Spend a lot of with children and teens. Obviously being a parent is different, hopefully one day I'll be good at raising my own.

luvstoned4him · Answer

not right now. I have to make sure am mentally and especially financially leveled for that, which Im not at the moment

Laura456 · Answer

Nope. Parenting is a big responsibility that takes time and patience. Would only bring kids up if I know I can promise them emotional support and a stable life.

menina · Answer

I don't think I have. Sometimes I can be very immature, I have no financial stability at this moment and I can't see myself raising a child.

Seinna · Answer

Yes, absolutely. I think most people are capable of it, but it's a lot of work. And it's not something to take lightly.

Alyssa11 · Answer

Having a child might literally be the best thing for me right now.

Starla1234 · Answer

I have an idea of what it takes... and I have absolutely NO desire to ever have kids lol

Lyndsielee666 · Answer

I already have two kids that are thriving so I’d say yes lmfao

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I think I could, yes. I’m a patient person who is kind and fair.

ItsMeElliana · Answer

maybe im too young for this to worry about kids already...

qwert1234 · Answer

No. I gag when I see dog shit. Imagine when I have to clean a fresh one.

hailiegirl12 · Answer

Not right now but hopefully one day... I've even picked babes for my kids

Blackcupcake · Answer

nope, I'm not independent enough for myself let alone a baby...

misunderstoodhoe · Answer

yes i do have what it takes to raise a child i have two younger siblings so im pretty experienced!☺️

cookiecrusher · Answer

I have money to take of them. Other than that, don't know.  I do like to go explore and live an active life, don't know if i could slow down.

CTOswald · Answer

I absolutely do not. Because I have absolutely no desire to. And of you have no interest in something, you can't possibly be good at that thing.

AviatorTom · Answer

I and my ex-wife raised three kids. Very rewarding experience. Not always perfect, but you learn as you go along.

MTC29 · Answer

No thank you. I don't have the patience to raise a child.

Relux47 · Answer

Yes because I know I will. I’ll never have kids so I’ll never get to really know

Twalli · Answer

I don't think anyone can know for sure without trying

Anonymous · Answer

I will answer this in 3.5 years. But so far nobody dead.

exitseven · Answer

Evidently I did because I raised 3 of them and they all turned out okay.

InferiorElegy · Answer

As a single guy with no possibility of a relationship, the answer is a definite nope because there's just too much stigma for a guy like me who looks like me when it comes to children.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Emotionally, I sure do. I've been told I'd make a great dad! Monetarily, no.

ChiPaPa · Answer

Does anyone really? At least when people start, they have to figure stuff out, usually.

Razor8 · Answer

I would make a good dad. I already helped raised my niece and nephew.

Cubus · Answer

At the moment no, but I really hope I will have children in the future.

EnglishEuropean · Answer

No, I'm too neurotic. Neurotic parents raise neurotic kids.

SphynxUK · Answer

I’ve raised two, so obviously yes.

EmmaMary · Answer

Yes absolutely, and doing so right now.

cosmicallyinclined · Answer

absolutely not which is why i’m not having them.

Hangry06 · Answer

Not even a little bit

Anonymous · Answer

Already raising a child

RebeccaBI2000 · Answer

Nope. I have no patience

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

Yep seem to have managed so far.

pink_and_inlove · Answer

Not yet I’m a broke college student

jshm2 · Answer

Of course. Which is why I'm raising four.

AaronKrieger · Answer

Nope, not there yet lol

Rozaybonet69 · Answer

Is a big responsibility

Cutiepiee · Answer

No i'm way too young i am 13

gabriela13 · Answer

Not at the moment no

jasco · Answer

Not right now, but later on down the road for sure

siennasjo · Answer

No, I'm 14 lol

XXblack88 · Answer

I'm really not sure.

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