It is sad to see to the regressive mindsets of many parents here. Sure, good for them, having children is a great thing anyway. However,
1) Respect the fact that others may choose not to have kids. It is their life, they may be happier that way, maybe much happier that you can ever be? I sometimes sense a feel of "sour grapes" also. Sure a child brings hope and happiness, but you cannot just pack up and go on a world tour, take a consulting assignment in an exotic location or just do nothing and relax! Everything has its pros and cons, right?
2) Have sensitivity for people who could not have a child. I see Balachandra saying such people quarrel on small things! Have some sensitivity dude. Probably you had kids easily so be thankful. Think of parents who want kids and could not have them. Think of parents with special kids. Anything can happen in life, so don't look down upon people and hope your kids do great. In my experience people who could not have children and some who did not marry are far more open minded and young in their hearts. Being parents make you older, you may not agree but think honestly.
Re: To some couples with kids, please read
by Story editor on Sep 14, 2014 02:43 PM
3) There are other things in life that are equally important. It is an Indian thing that people MUST marry, people MUST have kids. I heard of loneliness at old age. Are you people sure your kids, that of this generation would be around when you are old? Is that not a selfish reason to have kids in the first place? In fact if you are free, you would have many more friends to be with in an old age.
People, should have family and kids, I am not against that, you made you choice, let others have theirs. This shoving down of ideas down the throats of others is not correct. Couples without children can be as happy and have as meaningful lives, as the couples who have kids, if not more!
Apart from happy moments, child creates patience, forgiveness which is very important to live with society. Childless persons often quarrel with others on small issues.
Re: Total Rubbish!!!!!!
by Bala Krishna Reddy on Sep 13, 2014 06:07 PM
Wow, what a sense of humor my friend, very well said. he may be a foreign agent who is trying to reduce our strength. The entire world is eyeing on india's youth power, they trying all means to reduce it but guys dont bother these craps may be their country is not suitable for more population. Ours is a gifted land lets enjoy with all the ways we can. cheers.
Rubbish article. The joy, happiness your baby gives for first 5 years is no match for anything, any money or any sacrifice. Couple who chose not to have a baby will definitely regrets later.
I totally agree with the author and I knew this fact from the start and did not bother to have any children and that's why I feel like a free bird who can fly anywhere and everywhere without a bother, while my friends, colleagues and rest are all tied up with families and responsibilities. I belive in making hay while the sun shines.
Re: 100% Accurate views - don't have children
by Devesh Rastogi on Sep 13, 2014 08:13 PM
wait till you are 55-60 years old. Then you will know. There will be no friends, no colleagues, no masti, only lonliness. You will regret then and realise the joy a family can bring.
Re: Re: 100% Accurate views - don't have children
by Orsi Horvath on Sep 14, 2014 05:15 AM
Funny thing is, exactly the SENIORS are, who cheer and clap, when we express our plans staying childfree forever... We've talked to MANY, and some of them even admitted, they are now long regretting having their children. Sure, they give you happiness, joy, fun, so do pets, and friends, and other family members. Loneliness by not having a child? Not having friends, because one's childfree? You're joking, right?
