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Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
AlchemyFox · 36-40, F
PerfectionOfTheHeart · 46-50, F
4meAndyou · F
ElwoodBlues · M
The way I would put it for myself is that that the stakes of parenthood are far higher. The risks of parenthood are far higher and the rewards are far higher. If, heaven forbid, we lost one of our children I don't know what I would do. But all the years of raising them and watching them grow have been the best years of my life. BTW, for me, 18-21 (your stated age range) would have been far too young to be a parent. If you mature like most American males, you should wait until you're closer to 30 to embark on parenthood.
JimFarris16 · 18-21, M
@ElwoodBlues I'm not sure if I even want that, I'm sure I someday want a spouse though.
ElwoodBlues · M
@JimFarris16 No problem! Not everyone is cut out to be a parent. I know a number of happy couples who never become parents.
And, if you're young, your opinions on the subject may change. Either way, just make sure you're on the same page with any potential spouse you get serious with.
And, if you're young, your opinions on the subject may change. Either way, just make sure you're on the same page with any potential spouse you get serious with.
Raaii · 22-25, F
[c=800000] I think both are tough and it'll be okay for you if you love being it like if you love being a spouse it'll not seem hard , if you love being a parent then it'll not hurt, for me I've always lived a single life , when I think about couple life I feel confused but in love everything will be easier with time, I love all children but the process seems very painful but I believe tht maternal love will give me enough strength to carry on [/c]
JovialMoose · 46-50, M
Being the spouse. Parenting just feels like a job and responsibility… you just figure it out every day.
Marriage can probably be easy but you and your spouse have to work on it together. Add into the fact that you’re two changing human beings… no. I wasn’t meant for it and I feel bad about signing up. I tried.
Marriage can probably be easy but you and your spouse have to work on it together. Add into the fact that you’re two changing human beings… no. I wasn’t meant for it and I feel bad about signing up. I tried.
the fact that you describe parenting like that leaves me to believe that you aren’t married anymore and only see ur kids on the weekends.. @JovialMoose
JovialMoose · 46-50, M
@deathfairy I am still married (not for long). And I’m sitting next to my son who had a good freshman year in college.
I don’t mean “it’s a job.” I just mean that you figure kids out (like you do your job). They are easy.
I don’t mean “it’s a job.” I just mean that you figure kids out (like you do your job). They are easy.
deadgerbil · 22-25
Imo it would be the parent. It's completely on them to have their act together, to set the example, and to take care of someone who is developing. The stakes are higher as are the consequences
Being in a relationship with someone is far less demanding than that
Being in a relationship with someone is far less demanding than that
Umile · 41-45, F
@deathfairy 💯