Posted on 01/03/2005 8:31:56 AM PST by qam1
Why don't these 'lone tenants' move in together and become each other's roommates, a la Golden Girls? They would have each other for company as well as being able to share expenses. That's what I would do if I were in that situation. Or has our society become so individualistic that our need for social contact must be damned?
Sadly, several years ago Anne Landers (or Dear Abby, I don't remember which) did a poll and asked that question: "If you had it to do all over again, would you have children?"
Majority said, no, they would not.
Ding. We have a winner.
"...I take it you don't comprehend statistics..."
Of course I comprehend statistics, because I'm a pretty intelligent person. Arguing that "childless voters went for Kerry while families with kids went for Bush" is a broad-brush position that is patently silly.
There are many more dynamics at work here than just children. Urban areas have long been leftist hotbeds, regardless of family size.
The fact-of-the-matter is that no decent parents would try to raise a litter of six children in Manhattan, unless they were multi-millionaires...as alluded by your article. Normal couples with intentions of a large family are practically compelled to move to suburban or even rural environments to afford the required housing.
~ Blue Jays ~
I'm not talking about the extreme cases where women kill their children. I'm talking about parents who have children and then hand over their raising to someone else---be it day care or society in general. There are parents who don't have the "instinct" you are talking about. Their career and their search for more and more affluence is much more important to them than their children.
I've seen it too many times, even in my own family.
I think it's great that you have never met anyone who failed to love their baby once it was born, but it happens more often than you realize, and, to be honest, I blame most of the ills of society on that fact.
In most cases, it is. Wanting only two children qualifies as well. No society can be maintained with that sort of outlook.
What is your philosophy regarding debt? How do you feel about relying on government schools for eduation? Do you support reliance on day care? Just curious ...
Responsible people who care about their childrens' future. We have way too many people in this world who get knocked up without thinking about what kind of life they can provide their child.
We're human beings, not rabbits.
Well, I think it's time this woman has a baby shower! Anyone want to join me? (just kidding)
Hubby and I just gave birth to our eighth child, and we have never had a baby shower. I never expected to have one either. If this person wants a party for herself, then she could break with societal norms and give herself one. Or her husband could give her a party. That's perfectly acceptable, and she could even have petitfours with little baby booties on top if she wants.
OMG, there is a special place in hell for that gal.
My father died seven years ago - I'm still not over it. My mother lives in a mother-in-law suite we built at our home for her shortly after his death. She's 84, a handful, drives to Mass every day, and watches Fox News exclusively. She'll call me at the office to scream about democrats, the UN, or anything on the left - they are keeping her young. ;-)
Keep in mind that it's the unhappy who are more likely to complain. One reason why stores have complaint departments and not compliment departments.
Therefore its false to say republicans voted for Bush while democrats voted for Kerry because there are examples of cross over ?
My wife and I don't have any kids by choice. We are the ones that just have no interest. We are not self centered and are not doing so to save the environment etc. We are not liberal and vote Republican and are against abortion.
I've heard enough when many on this board said you are self centered because you don't want any kids. What a bunch of crap.
Message to DINKS: Please don't regale us with stories about your "babies" (dogs or cats) at coffee. Please!
If you want life to always be "all about you," don't have kids. I am so glad my life is not all about me.
The news is filled with children put at risk by their own parents every day.
The news is filled with children who are murdered by their parents are due to their parents lifestyle every day.
I wonder how many of them had the instinct to pass on child-rearing, but for some reason or another (selfish?) decided to have them any way.
and let's not forget that ALOT Of kids born today are accidents.
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Maybe so, but that doesn't automatically mean they are unwanted or unloved children. Speaking from experience here. :)
Fertility drops off after 35. Way off after 40. Look into it. Getting pregnant isn't a sure thing.
Wow. How...socialist of you. We must all have many kids to keep the social services machine running? So, I guess you don't give a damn who has to pay for them (welfare is swellfare as long as you have kids!) or give a damn if they are wanted, just so long as people have them. Great attitude. F* what happens to them once they are here, just make sure they get here!
Anything is possible with God. Besides if a woman takes good care of herself she can have kids later.
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