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[quote=Anonymous]I think the “kids are a drag, your life is OVER once you become a parent blah blah” really factors in. My own parents had 4 kids and it was more about the kids fitting into their lifestyle vs arranging the family lifestyle around the kids’ needs, if that makes sense. We tagged along with whatever they were doing, were expected to entertain ourselves, or (when old enough) make our own plans with friends, go play with the neighborhood kids etc. No travel sports, enrichment classes, lessons etc etc etc. My parents spent the weekend doing a few chores, and then whatever they would normally do- we just tagged along. They went out and/or saw friends most Friday and Saturday nights- sometimes they’d get a sitter. Other times they’d get together with friends at someone’s house- all the kids came along and were expected to play or find something to do while the parents socialized/had drinks/played cards or whatever. On Sundays we saw extended family and often my dad watched football. Again, we were expected to entertain ourselves, play with cousins, whatever. Kid centered family outings (going to the zoo etc) happened but not every weekend. Weeknights my parents usually watched tv after dinner and again- after homework we watched with them or entertained ourselves.  My life growing up is definitely nothing like my kids’ lives now- and DH and I have waaaaaay less free time than our parents.  These days, most family’s lives are completely consumed by the kids’ needs and activities- weeknights, weekends, everything. Ours included, to some degree. I love being a parent but it is a very different time now (and one can only buck the trends so much)- I can see why having kids is not appealing for some.

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