How should I start responding when people ask me “ so why don’t you have any kids yet?”

tell them “ are you going to sponsor the baby ? “

Need? If it was your purpose at this stage in life. Fate or God or Dumb Luck would got you a perfect provider protector loyal lover. You woulda recognized it. Like a invitation. Only more like winning the lottery.

"i tried to get one but apparently Law enforcement don't approve of me bringing kids home from the park. i just wanted someone to bake cookies for." :'(

You don't owe them a response. Just remember what you yourself aren't owed.

Just say you hate kids

Tell them the truth..

Tell them it's none of their damn business.

Because childbirth is horrifying, postpartum is fucked, it's expensive, a lot of work.. you don't want to? I dunno. There are a million reasons.

But you don't need to ask us. You have your own.

I tell them that I'll have kids one day. Then I'll give them back.