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

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Anonymous wrote:Would I do it over again? No. It's a ton of work and I would honestly rather be able to spend the time I spend on my kids, furthering my career, travelling and going to the spa. I'd like to leave my house by walking out the door and to my car with out either a) a babysitter or b) herding my children to said car.

However, I imagine in the years to come, my opinion will change. Parenting gets easier and more rewarding the older they get. (I have twin 5 year old kindergartners) I enjoy it so much more now than I did even a year ago.

Mom of 4 here (18, 14, 11 & 5) and I...disagree.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I would.
I have 3 unruly terrible teenagers.
I would definitely have kids again. Just not these same ones

Mom of teens here. I can relate!!!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Would I do it over again? No. It's a ton of work and I would honestly rather be able to spend the time I spend on my kids, furthering my career, travelling and going to the spa. I'd like to leave my house by walking out the door and to my car with out either a) a babysitter or b) herding my children to said car.

However, I imagine in the years to come, my opinion will change. Parenting gets easier and more rewarding the older they get. (I have twin 5 year old kindergartners) I enjoy it so much more now than I did even a year ago.

Mom of 4 here (18, 14, 11 & 5) and I...disagree.

Yeah, that's hilarious. "More easier and rewarding" would not be the description I would give to having 2 teens and a tween. And I have good kids! But easier than little kids? maybe in the sense that everyone showers and dresses themselves.

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Anonymous wrote:Nope. Parenting is overrated. Would settle for being a kick ass aunt.

I should probably add that I LOVE my children and my life. I cherish our family time. With that said, I look forward to being an empty nester! (Kids are 18, 14, 11 & 5).

HAHHAHAHAHAHAHHHH YOU'LL BE DEAD BEFORE YOU'LL BE AN EMPTY NESTER WHY DID YOU DO THIS TO YOURSELF

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Would I do it over again? No. It's a ton of work and I would honestly rather be able to spend the time I spend on my kids, furthering my career, travelling and going to the spa. I'd like to leave my house by walking out the door and to my car with out either a) a babysitter or b) herding my children to said car.

However, I imagine in the years to come, my opinion will change. Parenting gets easier and more rewarding the older they get. (I have twin 5 year old kindergartners) I enjoy it so much more now than I did even a year ago.

Mom of 4 here (18, 14, 11 & 5) and I...disagree.

Not my experience, but I have boys. I'm shocked they survived their early years. Now they are so much fun. 12, 14, 15. However, they are damn expensive now!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nope. Parenting is overrated. Would settle for being a kick ass aunt.

I should probably add that I LOVE my children and my life. I cherish our family time. With that said, I look forward to being an empty nester! (Kids are 18, 14, 11 & 5).

HAHHAHAHAHAHAHHHH YOU'LL BE DEAD BEFORE YOU'LL BE AN EMPTY NESTER WHY DID YOU DO THIS TO YOURSELF

This poster probably started younger and had the youngest DC at a normal age. Just a guess.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would I do it over again? No. It's a ton of work and I would honestly rather be able to spend the time I spend on my kids, furthering my career, travelling and going to the spa. I'd like to leave my house by walking out the door and to my car with out either a) a babysitter or b) herding my children to said car.

However, I imagine in the years to come, my opinion will change. Parenting gets easier and more rewarding the older they get. (I have twin 5 year old kindergartners) I enjoy it so much more now than I did even a year ago.

Wow - I could have written this. I have 5 yr old twins as well.

[Anonymous]

Yes, and I would start much earlier.

[Anonymous]

I'll get judged on this for sure. I have 6 boys, 9 grand kids. Not one says thanks for all the gifts I can't afford or answers all the letters I send. No I'm not a serial killer or bank robber, I never spanked my kids or yelled at them. My wife and I moved to warmer climes and have never been forgiven for it, not that they ever communicated before the move. I wouldn't dream of having kids if I could go back in time. I'd have stayed on my farm period and done some travelling.

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Yes, but I would ban the ILs or relocate to a place where they could never visit.

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I'm not sure I love them but part of me feel like the answer is no. Kids are a lot of work, plus having no family around to help, it can be overwhelming at times. I don't blame people who don't want kids cause parenthood is no easy task.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Would I do it over again? No. It's a ton of work and I would honestly rather be able to spend the time I spend on my kids, furthering my career, travelling and going to the spa. I'd like to leave my house by walking out the door and to my car with out either a) a babysitter or b) herding my children to said car.

However, I imagine in the years to come, my opinion will change. Parenting gets easier and more rewarding the older they get. (I have twin 5 year old kindergartners) I enjoy it so much more now than I did even a year ago.

Mom of 4 here (18, 14, 11 & 5) and I...disagree.

Hey I am you a few years into the future. You are at one of the hardest times. They are all at very different stages but you will start to,have a little,more time fothem individually and that will help. And those last six years with the youngest younwill treasure. It will get better!

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Anonymous wrote:I'll get judged on this for sure. I have 6 boys, 9 grand kids. Not one says thanks for all the gifts I can't afford or answers all the letters I send. No I'm not a serial killer or bank robber, I never spanked my kids or yelled at them. My wife and I moved to warmer climes and have never been forgiven for it, not that they ever communicated before the move. I wouldn't dream of having kids if I could go back in time. I'd have stayed on my farm period and done some travelling.

Exhausting, anyone would find six children exhausting! Less is more.

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Do over? In a heartbeat.

Maybe it i had to do it over, I would have worked harder at my career, before marriage, made more money, and be comfortable having even more kids (college & kids cost a bundle these days).

But I'm grateful for all I have.

[Anonymous]

I would have so many more. I'd be awash in noisy children.