I used to take that stance too, that I wouldn't want to bring a child to this mess of a world. But when put in perspective, even as shitty as it is, (and it's a mess,) the world is still a better place right now then it has been any time in the last thousand years, at least for people of European descent. We got rid of that whole plague, filth, and dying at the age of 28 thing. Unfortunately we got rid of a lot of natives in Africa and North and South America in the process. They were having a pretty good time till they met us.
I've gotten way off track. Your reasons are very valid and we have a lot in common. I don't feel confident enough to be a parent. I can't afford to support one. And I felt a lot of isolation in my childhood. I was bullied a lot and it left me thinking children aren't that great. Thankfully, my parents don't pressure me, but I know they'd like grandchildren even if they don't say it. It's only natural, I guess. And that makes me feel bad even though it shouldn't.
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Date: 2006-03-17 04:43 am (UTC)I've gotten way off track. Your reasons are very valid and we have a lot in common. I don't feel confident enough to be a parent. I can't afford to support one. And I felt a lot of isolation in my childhood. I was bullied a lot and it left me thinking children aren't that great. Thankfully, my parents don't pressure me, but I know they'd like grandchildren even if they don't say it. It's only natural, I guess. And that makes me feel bad even though it shouldn't.