Today, as part of my job, I had to watch a few 5 year-olds while their parents were busy with my manager. It only confirmed my choice to never have children, and yet my mother still insists I should have one, because once they exist and I love them, I’ll see how silly my choice to not have them is. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was advised to never have kids because they ruin your life, ruin your body, cost you money, stress you out, and the end result is they become an adult you don’t even really like or would choose to spend time with if you weren’t related. It was both my parents who gave me this advice. FML
Today, my parents started nagging me yet again to have kids. When I pointed out that I already do, they scoffed and said that my five step-kids don't count. FML
Today, at work I had to handle two selfish parents returning their adopted 6 year-old daughter to foster care because, “She doesn’t, like, fit with our lifestyle, and my mom is, like, too old to babysit her anymore and we, like, can’t afford a nanny.” I hate my job. FML
Today, I told my mom I was thinking of having a baby. She told me it was a huge mistake because children cost a fortune, make you miserable, and if she'd had her chance again she would have gotten her tubes tied when she was 18 and saved herself the grief. Gee, thanks mom. FML
Today, I asked my mom why she decided to be a parent. She replied, in all seriousness, "Everyone else was doing it." FML
Today, I told my parents I don't really like children and probably won't have any in the future. They sat me down and gave me a lecture on how people who hate kids are heartless. FML
Today, we saw a woman with two out-of-control children. As we walked away, my husband said to me, “Disgusting, I’m glad we’re never having children.” News to me, he'd always said he wanted a kid before we married. An uncomfortable conversation is imminent, damn it. FML
Today, my mother told me to my face that if she could do it all over again, she wouldn't have had kids. Thanks, Mum. It's not like I asked to be born. FML
Today, I tried to have a conversation with my mom. As usual, it turned into an hour long gush about how much she loves her grandkids. When I said, “You know you have children as well, right?” She goes, "Yeah but I only had them to have grandchildren for me!” FML
Today, my mother-in-law insisted we go to a baby clothing store. When I reminded her that I don’t want children, she sat on the floor, crying, kicking and screaming. She then said I was denying her grandchildren because I hate her. Well, I didn’t… FML
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Top comments
Hangryko 32
You don't owe her grandchildren and she should mind her own business. If she wants to spoil a small adorable creature, she can get a pet.
Hangryko 32
I think the constant harassment about it from OP's mother is the problem.
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Comments (7)
RichardPencil 32
You are silly to base your decision on other peoples' kids. They could be shit parents raising shit kids. You could be a good parent and your kids could be a joy.
Hangryko 32
You don't owe her grandchildren and she should mind her own business. If she wants to spoil a small adorable creature, she can get a pet.
randybryant799 21
Well your mother can't make you have kids so I'm not sure what your problem is.
Hangryko 32
I think the constant harassment about it from OP's mother is the problem.
who.me 5
I don't have any myself but I always hear it's worth it. I belive once you find that special someone you'll make your best decision.
magnumpeyote66 6
your mother is full of shit. go get yourself sterilized asap. its a relief
DevoutOccamist 12
I was the same way. My wife wanted them and I didn't want to hurt her. Kids are difficult, expensive and wonderful. I loved my boys childhood.