Ad-blocker software?
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You can’t understand it, and if you’re anything like me, you won’t be convinced until you have children.
If I could do everything again, I’d have my kids much earlier than I did.
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Those types you mention fall into my special category
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I think Emily would like to move away from boner talk and simply state that she likes people who are healthy in mind, body, and spirit. She does not like people who risk their health through either lazy and uninformed use of potent substances or through the opposite, refusal to pursue solutions to physical and mental health issues that are probably resolvable with some effort.
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If I could figure out which app to use for my phone that would be great
Raising a child doesn’t have to be expensive. Even if you can’t afford to send them off to college, here in the States, at least, federal grants can help a family out tremendously.
As far as material stuff like clothes, food, shoes, cell phone, and holidays gifts, that part comes down to the parent(s), on what they’re willing to spend on their kid, or what they can afford, and how well they teach their kids the importance or lacketherof of materialistic stuff.
Speaking on the subject of food, I’m willing to bet that it’s a lot less of a hassle to feed your kid well portioned/balanced food choices, especially if you introduce them to kids early in their lives.
I only say this because I too said the same thing, but my main concern was that I was freaking out on how I could possibly shield them from all the crap that goes on in today’s world, but that’s part of parenting. All I can do is love them, and support them, and teach them the valuable lessons in life, and be truthful with them. They won’t forget that.
But as the months go by I’ve been wanting a kid more and more. Idk if it’s emotional, or hormonal, or that my husband also has been telling me he wants the same thing, but it’s been on my mind for quite some time.
Even if you still don’t want kids as you get older that’s fine though, but don’t let finances stop you. Great parents are still great parents, even if they don’t have as much money.
To clarify, this makes raising a child just as expensive; it just means the cost is dispersed/shared wider.
Kids are super expensive.
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No, definitely not. I think that like many things to do with people and relationships, there’s a spectrum, with extreme low libido on one end and extreme high on the other, and most people falling somewhere between the two poles. I’m not talking about health issue here, e.g. libido-destroying drugs, but just healthy differences.
So the challenge for you would be to find a good match; someone who also falls on the low end of the spectrum.
No interest in girls, either?
Do you have kids? Food, doctors appointments, and clothes get ruined plenty so you can’t always rely on hand-me-downs and birthdays/holidays, diapers, god forbid you can’t breastfeed then formula is nearly 40 dollars for a few days supply. Having a kid is expensive. We’re not even getting into broken bones/hospitalizations.
And I partially agree with this:
But if you have a chance to build up a comfortable living for yourself BEFORE having kids, take that option.
Oh, and federal grants and programs don’t do shit unless you’re completely broke. Seriously, for financial assistance you have to be making like 25,000 for a FAMILY OF 4.
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I respectfully disagree. Children cost an enormous amount of time, money and patience. More than anything else in life in my opinion.
And, as always, @flappinit talks sense
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Yes, kids are expensive. They’re freaking awesome, but expensive.
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Nailed it.
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No-ones perfect. Even I forgot to use my turn signals once.
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I confess I am only posting these pictures to make people envious
After 2 days of figuring it out, the 1 car garage gym is complete.
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Well I meant under the circumstance that you’re solely using that money for school, as the kid gets older. I’m saying that under the context that they’re now up in age. Probably should’ve elaborated more.
That’s understandable. Again, I probably could’ve elaborated more. I’m not saying it’s the easiest thing in the world. Considering I don’t have kids, perhaps my perspective will change when the time comes, but I guess I’m just remaining as optimistic as possible.
Not at the moment no. But I’ve been wanting to try lately. I do understand all the things having a kid entails. This is more my opinion/perspective, but I understand.
Kids are an enormous amount of time and money to do it right. However, it’s pretty simple - make sure they know they are loved.
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I can’t handle eggs without ketchup.
I’ve tried chutneys, hollandaise and all manner of other things and it must be ketchup.
Poached is the only exception, which is lovely with just a bit of salt and pepper.
Throw some ground beef and bread crumbs in and we might have something here.
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