Do you think those that have children become wiser than those that choose to not to have any?

[Simslover92]

I don't think so because I've seen some really older people with children make unwise decisions.

Some believe though that having children can lead to a kind of wisdom—experiential wisdom—that comes from the intense responsibilities, sacrifices, and emotional growth that parenthood often demands. It can expand empathy, patience, and one’s understanding of human development and relationships.

But I believe wisdom isn’t exclusive to parenting. Wisdom comes from broader life experiences, introspection, and growth as a human being. Some people never find that whether they are parents or not.

But what do you believe?

Yes they do

No they don't

[Effably]

Kind of? My final answer is no but yes.

I do believe having children makes you more wise. Even just having to patient and understanding another human is a big deal. All the little thoughts and challenges as you see them grow up will make even a fool somewhat reflect.

On the other hand.

A person who does not have children will spend a lot more time with themselves. When you have kids time to think is a luxury. When you do not, it might be what you do most of the day.
Introspection I believe will generally make someone more wise.

So I kind of think both make people wiser but to different degrees. However I do think in very loose terms the childless person ends up wiser between the two simply from having spent many more years and sleepless nights with their own mind. Meanwhile parents of small kids will be snoring in happy land if they ever get the chance to lay down for a moment. Not blaming them.

[Simslover92]

I agree with this 100%

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

If parents became automatically wiser then I wouldn't be looking at child protection units wondering if they did good by prioritizing case n°97.312 over the other ones in the waiting queue.

I have this impression that we become the kind of parent corresponding to the potential we had. Which means that becoming a parent would amplify both our strengths and weakness. So if there was a potential for wisdom then it'll happen, if not, then not. And that lack of potential would give a range of consequences, from hurtful to very ugly, for kids.

[Apple1996]

Not sure about wisdom but I've heard parenthood kicks in some final development stages of the brain. That probably looks a bit different for every parent, depending how much they are with their kids, mom vs dad. All parents aren't equal so really just depends. I do think people who aren't parents/parents who dont actively parent their kids have a much different view on life than those who are active parents. I notice the difference around them because they'll make me feel like a paranoid mama bear while they're just living without a care in the world 😆

[Caroline91]

I think it certainly creates that opportunity, but the person has to be open to it. Some people make better use of their life experiences than others. Seeing life through the eyes of my little ones has opened a whole new world to me as an adult.

[Anonymous]

All I can say is. I feel bad for some very smart people. My kids gave me life in so many ways changed the way I love made me look at every thing so deep. .

But I have to say in today's time I wouldn't have kids. The world blink awy from total out of control Chaos... all it would take is something to happen to our. Blank blank. And we are going to see an live like things you have never seen before. I don't even want to go here. ... any way For the people that want, kids that are smart enough to know that our world is changing too fast and you might not be able to protect him if something happens. I take my head off to you are smart. You are wise and you're not selfish, that's for sure.
You're good people. But you are being so smart Because if art world takes a c***, it's gonna be hard protecting yourself, let alone kids, little kids.

[exitseven]

Yes, kids do not come with instruction manuals. Often parents make it up as they go along. People learn what works and what will not. They have financial and emotional challenges that childless people do not have. They are bound to pick up a bit of wisdom on the way.

[genericname85]

i don't think so. i think wisdom comes from making experiences. you spend your entire life making experiences. clearly if you don't have children, you're not gonna have the parental experience but you'll spend your time making different experiences, so i would say that you're as wise just in different areas.

[Grond21]

In both categories you will find some remarkably stupid people. But your question wasn't whether all parents are wise, nor whether parents are the only ones with wisdom. However it do think most parents increase in wisdom as they raise their children

[Screenwriter]

Some parents are idiots. Others do grow as their children do. It's all according to the flexibility of the people involved and the personalities and their outlooks.

[Zylos]

I would say in general, yes. I think even if you are super immature, it is likely to mature you a little. Simply because you have to consider someone else's needs and not just your own.

[Finchie40]

I think having children makes us dumber , especially when they get older and know more shit about technology then we do lol

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

That’s incredibly relative. People who choose to have children often gain an entirely different form of wisdom than those who choose not to.

[anon1903]

I think them having children in such a deplorable economy while the global warming peaks is the proof how utterly wise they are.

[anon1903]

There are some people out there who don't have basic positive traits and having a kid might change that. For example, internet dads claiming they only learnt about women's safety after they had a daughter

That's a sensitive issue for some people, of course, but how can you be so ignorant and unemphatic?

[Shiprex]

Having children makes you change your focus to caring for others not considering right and wrong goid and bad.

[jazzy34]

LOL noooo. Have you seen some of these so called parents? 😂 I wouldn’t trust them with a pet, let alone a human being.

[ProbablyClueless]

Nah... wisdom comes from other places.

Although I'm sure having kids accelerates some of that learning.

[BonzoInBitburg]

Not every parent grows wiser but good parents become much wiser.

[dudeinohio]

Im a parent; but i still make a lot of bad choices... well.. a few anyway. Parenting is just one aspect of life. The rest you still need experience in.

[Bricealan]

@Simslover92 I agree 100% with you analysis!

[Anonymous]

Some of them probably become wiser, but most certainly not all of them.

Some people never learn, I know some unwise individuals who have children.

[Dongie]

I think they become wiser in some areas if they are good parents that truly love their rugrats. 😏

[nawtee_me]

Wisdom come with age but only if you learn from your mistakes…

[Kelly6]

@Simslover92 yes and no.

it all depends on what kind of wisdom and knowledge

[Bklynbadboy12]

I agree with you cause I've seen the same thing

[ethem438]

İ think yes. Becaouse kids are very cute