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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I had my children young, 20 and 24 and always thought that I would be a young grandparent.  They are now 42 (daughter) and 37 (son) and neither want children.  I'm not happy about it but have never said anything to them, it's their choice.  Having children is not easy (I enjoyed it immensely and still do) and I respect their decision.  I would never pressure them to have children, they will certainly inherit any money that I have left, and I love them both no matter what.  [/quote]

You should talk to them. My friends parent did not have this conversation and now her 59 year old childless son wishes the mom did. [/quote]

They are adults and capable of making their own decisions.  They know that I love children and know, even though I haven't said anything, that I would love grandchildren.  Having children was important to me, it doesn't seem to be important to them.  They don't want the responsibility and I think we can all agree that it is one of the hugest responsibilities that you can take on.  I respect their viewpoint and don't feel anyone should be pressured into having children.  [/quote]

I'm with you.  My husband and I don't have kids, and neither does his older brother.   And my MIL did talk to me about it.  Every time she had a glass (or two or three...) of rose.  It just makes things awkward.  [/quote]

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