Would You Have Kids Again?

Absolutely. I feel I would have a duty and obligation to the human race to pass on my awesomeness to the future gene pool via my DNA.

I would however pick a different woman for their mother.
 

I had my kids young--I was 19 when the first one was born, and within five years, I had four of them. I guess their father was "the wrong man" since he was awful to me even after we divorced, but I wouldn't do anything different at all. Although my kids were raised by a divorced mom in horrible poverty while I struggled to get a degree so I could support us all, they are all intelligent, caring, hard working people. I can't imagine life without them or having them be the different people they'd be if they'd had a different dad.

One of my sisters and her husband have no kids, and now that she's nearing 60, she regrets that decision very much. My son, who also has no kids, worries about when he gets older who will take care of him, who will be there to celebrate holidays with him, etc.

So to answer the question, I wouldn't have done a single thing differently :)
 

In a heartbeat!They are my greatest accomplishment and bring me the most joy and pride...
My grandson and my 2 grandaughter light up my life,I have an incredible relationship with them and it's fun at 63 to still be able to run around with them.
 
I'm following this thread with much interest. Don't have any kids myself but see that a lot you have said yes you would do it again
 
I wouldn't have any in this world as it is today.. , but if it was back in the 70's when I had mine, ...yes I would have children again... and this time I would have more than one... !!:)
 
StarSong said:
Absolutely yes, but I would hope to be a better, more patient mother if I had the chance to repeat the experience.
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Of all the moms on the board, I would have thought that you would have been one of the most patient and awesome moms that any kid could have dreamed of having, Star.
 
Would You Have Kids Again?
Again?!!!!


Didn't want 'em the first time, why would I want more?

Actually, they helped me grow up
So, the first set was OK, I guess
But more? (shudder)

I do know what the OP means, and I'd do it again (50 years ago)
Now?
If I was young?
No way
Too much crap goin' on in this world of ours
 
Aunt Marg said:
Of all the moms on the board, I would have thought that you would have been one of the most patient and awesome moms that any kid could have dreamed of having, Star.
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What a sweet thing to say, and I thank you for it. No, I wasn't as patient as I wish I were. However, DH & I were plenty of fun and stood up for our kids in ways that their friends considered epic and they and their friends still talk about.

I'm a better grandmother than I was a mother. The longer view offers a far clearer perspective.

p.s. I'm a trouble-making grandma and proud of it!
 
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StarSong said:
What a sweet thing to say, and I thank you for it. No, I wasn't as patient as I wish I were. However, DH & I were plenty of fun and stood up for our kids in ways that their friends considered epic and they and their friends still talk about.

I'm a better grandmother than I was a mother. The longer view offers a far clearer perspective.
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My own mother (for one) was a WAY better grandmother than a mom.

I see it as a sort of genetic fired quality in most women.

Only ever met a few miserable grandmothers in my day, and they truly were sour. Some people must really hate life and themselves.
 
Sunny said:
Absolutely! My children are the best thing that ever happened to me. And I'm glad I had them when my husband and I were both in our 20's, and had the energy it takes.
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My sentiments exactly. Also before you can be a grandmother you first have to be a mother. I have been blessed with two children, six grandchildren and now the first great grandchild has arrived. I am in love with all of them.

I know that some women become parents by marrying a man with children and if that is how my life panned out I hope that I would have no regrets about that choice either.
 
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