If you could go back in time would you still have kids?

[Anonymous]

Yes, but I would have done it much sooner, while I was younger (I waited until late 30's).

[Anonymous]

Definitely. These two are exactly as wonderful and as challenging as I expected. I am not as good a mom as I'd imagined, but the experience has made me a better person, and I have grown a lot as a parent.

[Anonymous]

Yes, but probably with a different man.

[Anonymous]

OP here. VERY surprised by these responses.

[Anonymous]

Hell yes!!

[Anonymous]

Yes, but if I could go back in time I would have been more responsible with my money when I was younger so I'd have more to spend on them.

[Anonymous]

Yes

I would marry a different man to be their father, likely, though.

[Anonymous]

Yes. I'm so very fortunate to have the children I have. As another PP said, I am not the best mother but I swear I am learning and growing everyday. They do make me better and they also challenge my assumptions about the world in general. I really love them and they have an awesome dad.

[Anonymous]

absolutely yes. I love my life - it isn't always easy but I love it.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, although if you would have asked me a year ago I likely would have said no. My two year old is amazing (to me). It's so fun to see the world through his eyes. He unknowingly tests me -well, and often actually tests me - to try to be better. I think I will have another.

[Anonymous]

nope

[Anonymous]

Yes. It's been hard, not sure DH would choose this route knowing how hard it's been. But I have no doubts.

[Anonymous]

Yes!

[Anonymous]

Yes, but only because there was no way of knowing before I had my child the paralyzing fear I would have for their future. I am so worried about the environment, what we are doing to the earth, the possibility of dwindling resources and sweeping political changes. I feel guilty that my child may suffer only because I wanted him.

[Anonymous]

Yes because my kids keep me on the straight and narrow. Without them, I would be dead or in jail.