If you never have kids you won't ever live a happy fulfilling and meaningful life. true or false?

[Still-alive]

Just wondering if people think this.

Definitely true. having kids should be a goal for everyone in order to lead a happy fulfilling life

Likely true. its true for most but not all people

Sorta true.

sorta false

likely false

Defiinitely false. we create our own meaning and happiness in life, and if that means not having kids then thats fine.

I'm not sure OR i have a different opinion on this (share it with us)

[ohsheeT]

I don't know for back because I did have kids and I could never ever trade that experience for anything in this world it is one of the most beautiful beautiful things that have never happened to me and I knew that I would always have kids just for the fact the way that I was brought up and I wanted to show a couple people how you could love your children without yelling screaming beating on them and make them become the best that they can become and that's what I did and I would never ever trade that for a million dollars even I am so proud of my kids but for me taking something that you've created and helping them become the best they can possibly become without judgment drama with an open dialogue communication to where they trust and they respect you and they believe in you and that's what I have and I do the same thing with my kids I trust and I respect them with no drama no nothing except for love unconditional love so I can't answer this question I don't think LOL because I did have kids I don't know if I would have been happy or not if I didn't have them because it didn't happen that way I know one thing even my kid's friends growing up they were my kids too I mean they always like hanging out at my house because of the things we would do and the way that my kids were treated if you were doing something wrong all I would have to do is say pisssstt. And my first finger in the emotion of come here I would always hear them say my dad wants to talk they would walk over to me I would say hey is this your property should you be doing that and I'd say think about it and I said okay go have fun but think before you do it's okay Dad and they would walk away that's all I had to say I didn't have to yell scream or get angry or mad or beat on them like I was in 150 million other kids

[MisterWack]

False.
If you have mental health issues, physical health issues, can barely take care of yourself let alone another human being, low financial income rolling in, and more…. I doubt that anyone will feel happy & rejuvenated with another mouth to feed.

Look, children are a gift to this world and so are babies though not every person on this globe deserves the privilege of having a child. We should stop spreading this mentality that women need children to be happy / men need children to be happy because some people are cut out for it more than others and some people are better off not having children due to what I just mentioned.

[Rosexøxø]

No. Love and children are not synonymous.

whenever I have strong feelings and bonds for someone I don’t say:

“I children you.”

Children are not a prerequisite for love, care, and affection.

There’s USUALLY or had been a lot of love revolving around children. Rescues. Adoptions. Etc. Etc.

They usually bring out the best in people. Selflessness. And such. A kind of loyalty.

Everyone’s so darn lazy maybe everyone should have 100 children. With the amount of people who remain careless and buck wild out there.

But then again you always see those who prey on or take advantage of children and things regarding children. How many children grow up resentful and bitter or just plain negative because of the people who raised them. 🤷‍♀️

People shouldn’t use children as an excuse to be a good person. That’s just a horrible excuse or purpose for being good.

[Amy10223]

You don't need children to feel "fulfilled" in life, no. You make your own happiness and having children is not necessary. That's said by people who think not having children is selfish. I think it's selfish to bring children into the world and not take care of them.

[Viking_Girl19]

Personally for me - Yes. I just dream about children in the future (not in the near future, after education, career, marriage and marriage)

I believe that to some extent children are the key to eternal life. That is, my children are a part of me, when I am gone they will live on, and this part will also live, and then in grandchildren, great-grandchildren. etc.

[Still-alive]

ok for you yes but if someone around you like a friend for example told you they don't ever want kids what would you think?

[Viking_Girl19]

This is a decision that everyone makes for themselves. Pregnancy literally destroys the body. Giving birth is very painful and dangerous. So I don't condemn child free, it's their right and I understand them.

[Still-alive]

but you wouldn't think less of them in your mind? or that you think they aren't living a fulfilling life? or that they will be lonely or something?

[electromagnetic]

False. That’s a load is bullshit society feeds people to keep the population growing. If someone doesn’t want kids, they don’t want them stank ass little shits. You don’t need a kids to feel fulfilled when there is drugs, debachury, and money not spent of baby clothes and nappies.

[Slim57]

One side of life is happy, fufilling, and meaningful while the other side is not, and you never know which side you're going to be on because at any point in time they can flip around. Not sure where I was going with that but I'll be the first to admit I've been on the bad side since maybe 14, so 17 years of the darker side of life, I'm not happy with the whole concept of life, how it works, how we function in it, what life overall IS. I have major depression and who knows what else and wouldn't dare want to subject that into any future bloodlines of mine, I'd hate for anyone to ever feel the way I do. But sadly I know there's so many out there that do.

[Slim57]

I think it's false, sorry

[Simslover92]

For me, it's true but not for everyone. I personally think for me that would bring meaning into my life, but for others who would rather be child free, there may be other things to bring meaning into their lives and live a happy fulfilled life.

[PeachyPie93]

There really is no need for children. Having them can be fun but it is a big responsibility and you always have to worry about them lol. Its up to you what you decide you want in your life. Its no big deal.

[Caroline91]

True for me. I wouldn't presume to judge whether it's true for anyone else.

[DrPepper12]

We
Do
Not
Need
Kids
For
A
Fulfilling
Life!

This cult of excess, youth and kids in general is sociopathic. THEYRE NOT IN CHARGE!!! WE ARE!!! Act like it parents and stop shaming people to have kids!!!

[llorando]

Depends on the individual, for some it's true, for others it's false. There's nothing wrong with feeling either way, and people should mind own business and not assume or force someone to feel a certain way.

[petitedollbabee]

Absolutely false. You can live a very fulfilling life without children.

[BetaBucks]

Most people these days shouldn't have kids. Too much narcissism.

[Unit1]

Natalist propaganda

[red-lipstick-girl]

I want to have a child I love babies

[Still-alive]

but if someone around you like a friend for example told you they don't ever want kids what would you think?

[red-lipstick-girl]

This is his decision, I respect it, but if the man I'm going to marry says this, I won't accept such a person.

[RageBabe]

Sorta true.

[Still-alive]

can you explain further? why?

[RageBabe]

It is in our nature to want a family. It all started when Adam and Eve were given the command to "be fruitful and multiply" by God. From then on till now, they had children who had children. Your most exquisite creation is a child. Your pride and joy are them.

[HelpfulWoman]

As a parent, Absolutely FALSE

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Sorta false

[Malwi93]

nah its not for everybody