Are there any benefits of having children? like honestly?

[chocolatetwopointo]

and is it worth all the bad things ab having children?

[sage2021]

If you don't have any children then who's going to put you in a rest home when you get old and can no longer take care of yourself?
No, I'm just kidding.
I always wanted children since I was a little girl. I wanted four of them but was only privileged with one.
I love him more than life itself. He has learning disabilities and even though it was harder to raise him - I wouldn't have missed it for the world! 🌎❤️

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Depends on what you think the purpose of procreation is

[chocolatetwopointo]

elaborate

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Why do you think people have children?

[chocolatetwopointo]

I don't know, lmao dont ask me i dont want kids

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

What do you think the material benefits might be for having a child? What about the emotional or psychological benefits? Try to think from a perspective outside of your own, imagine you did want kids.

[chocolatetwopointo]

bro i do not know, i can't think of a single reason somebody might want a kid. no joke.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Surely you know how to see thoughts from a perspective other than your own? It’s a pretty simple empathy thought practice

[chocolatetwopointo]

bro if i knew why others wanted kids, i would not ask this question.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

That’s a bit concerning that you’re 16 and unable to practice any sympathy. Most at your age wouldn’t and shouldn’t want children at that point in your life, but surely even now you can understand the pure, evolutionary desire to continue the human race as a most base reason for having children?

[chocolatetwopointo]

sure, thats the only reason

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

No, but it’s at least a starting point to help you in using your imagination

[chocolatetwopointo]

kk so what now

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Use your imagination, pretend to be someone else who wants kids and imagine reasons for why this imaginary person would want a child. If you’re creative and smart, which I’m sure you are, you should be able to think of at least 3 on your own.

[chocolatetwopointo]

im not creative at all lmfao but ok. I don't know they might think they’re cute? want somebody to take care of them when they’re older, or they wanna pass on smth to them maybe?

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Yes! Those are all perfectly valid reasons why someone might want a child. I knew you could do it lol

[chocolatetwopointo]

and now what?

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

You have your answer, three of them now.

[chocolatetwopointo]

only two r benefits tho, and i still dont understand why anyone would want that

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

And the good news is you don’t have to because you are not the people who see those benefits and want them.

[chocolatetwopointo]

well i asked a question, id love an answer lmao

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

I’m not sure what you want here. Do you want me to try to change your mind about kids? We both know I won’t. We both also know that you seem to struggle with seeing these “benefits” of kids as worth it and can’t understand why someone else would do so. I’m not sure anyone can give you an answer where you’d be satisfied and gain an understanding of people who want to have children.

[chocolatetwopointo]

omfg. i want you to answer my question.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

You know the benefits of having kids, you just don’t want them for yourself. There’s nothing wrong with that and I’m not sure why you’re so insistent in asking me the same question

[chocolatetwopointo]

if i knew i wouldn't be asking.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

You do know, we went over it, you just aren’t satisfied with that answer. You don’t see them as benefits worth it enough to change your mind.

[chocolatetwopointo]

omfg as i said, only two of those are benefits.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

But benefits nonetheless, I’m not sure why you need more when your mind is made up. It’s almost like you’re trying to get me to fight you online lol

[chocolatetwopointo]

it can't be this hard

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Look, this reply chain has gone on long enough. If you want to keep talking, DM me. Otherwise, I’m done

[Anonymous]

Family is everything. I love my parents and take great care of them, and my siblings and I are the most important thing in their lives. I can't imagine getting to their age and not having a family.

[chocolatetwopointo]

why?

[Opinion Owner]

Why what?

[chocolatetwopointo]

why can't u imagine that?

[Opinion Owner]

Because it would suck. Family = happiness.

Look, I know you think you'll be alone all your life because you hate yourself and feel unworthy, but even someone like you can become a better person that a man might want to be with. You have a LONG way to go, but even you can do it if you try.

[chocolatetwopointo]

ok good for u. what now? why would ending up alone make me hate myself, or make me feel unworthy? i dont want a man. why tf would i want a man y'all r actually like fucking disgusting?

[Opinion Owner]

Some men are disgusting, as are femcels like you.

[chocolatetwopointo]

well good thing i dont date women then

[Opinion Owner]

You shouldn't date anyone in your current state.

[chocolatetwopointo]

and my current state is? thank god, id kms if somebody wanted to date me

[DryGermanGuy]

"All of my key employees are my sons. Blood is the best security in this business."

- Kerim Bey, From Russia with Love

[AviatorTom]

If we didn't have children, the human race would disappear, become extinct.

Mother Nature built us with an innate desire to procreate, to continue the species.

[Summeroflove]

Yes, but it’s a major decision to make. Some people don’t want kids and will never have them. That’s their choice

[chocolatetwopointo]

okay, so what r they?

[Summeroflove]

About who? I don’t know some people choose not to have kids. Who cares

[chocolatetwopointo]

the benefits.

[Pterodon]

In my opinion no. Children aren’t worth it. If I had to do it all again no I wouldn’t have had children

[chocolatetwopointo]

why?

[Pterodon]

Not worth the worry, time, money etc for little to no return

[msc545]

well - they are cute and you get to play with them.

[chocolatetwopointo]

thats it?

[Agape93]

Not really, especially none I find worth while

[MK1997]

Yes they can help you when you are old

[chocolatetwopointo]

is that it?

[MK1997]

Help with finnanes

[chocolatetwopointo]

what?

[MK1997]

Finances

[chocolatetwopointo]

why couldnt a grown person do that?