Do you want children?

Spirrow · #1 10-09-2007, 04:19 PM

I think Ambi was the last person to make this thread.

The question is do you want children one day. (My apologies to older suckers like OANST who already have their offspring.) Remembering the old thread, there were some people who were totally grossed out at the thought of having them...And there were some who were more than happy to raise them one day.

Don't forget about adoption. Discuss.

Edit:
I would have added a poll if it hadn't timed out on me.

Mac Sirloin · #2 10-09-2007, 04:34 PM

Yes, and no, I don't know what kind of furture I child (concieved, not adopted) of mine would be brought into, including Global Warming and such things.

On a lighter note, I don't know if I want a girl or a boy, as 'Meanrock Destructotron' and "Staff Sargeant Max Fightmaster" are only good with the Y bearers.

OANST · #3 10-09-2007, 04:44 PM

I already have. Best thing that ever happened to me. I was a feckless, directionless stoner before my daughter was born.

toxicity · #4 10-09-2007, 05:11 PM

I doubt I will even get into a relationship with a woman, let alone have a child with one. Its alright though, I don't want any children.

skillya_glowi · #5 10-09-2007, 05:50 PM

I'd love to have children someday. Yes, this may sound tame, but my dream future does involve a good old-fashioned, cosy family. I'm just soppy that way

Preferrably more than two children, I have two boys' names picked out and two girls' names. The boys' are Rob(in) and Charles (Charlie) or even...LORNE, and the girls' are Marilyn and Lucinde. And I by no means plan on being a single mom, because that's damaging to everyone involved.

Alf Shall Rise · #6 10-09-2007, 06:45 PM

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I'd love to have children someday. Yes, this may sound tame, but my dream future does involve a good old-fashioned, cosy family. I'm just soppy that way

Preferrably more than two children, I have two boys' names picked out and two girls' names. The boys' are Rob(in) and Charles (Charlie) or even...LORNE, and the girls' are Marilyn and Lucinde. And I by no means plan on being a single mom, because that's damaging to everyone involved.

No Luke?! I'm offended.

As of now I don't think about having a child, so I can't answer this question just yet.

Patrick Vykkers · #7 10-09-2007, 07:01 PM

No, for 3 reasons;

1;I hate kids

2;I'm becoming a member of the Universal Church

3;I suffer from a terrible, vile genetic disorder I would rather kill myself than spread to an innocent child

moxco · #8 10-09-2007, 09:42 PM

Well I am 12 years old so maybe no just yet.... Although I would be more then happy to have sex.

***Alcar*** · #9 10-09-2007, 10:00 PM

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Although I would be more then happy to have sex.

Sex is over-rated.

Children? Me? No. The concept sounds nice, but in practice I don't think I'd be able to maintain my sanity.

Alcar...

Patrick Vykkers · #10 10-09-2007, 11:20 PM

Amen (in a secular sense) Alcar.

MoxCo, if you ever have children, when they are 14, send them to a Grammar School.

Wolfpac · #11 10-09-2007, 11:41 PM

Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. I see my friends with their kids and they are so cute. But then I see my friends with their kids and they are so annoying. But like most things, you have to take the good with the bad.

E'l Scrabino · #12 10-10-2007, 12:44 AM

Well, i hope to have me some childs when i'm older. As Wolfpac said, they can be really annoying sometimes, but i'll just have to discipline them and stuff.

Strike Witch · #13 10-10-2007, 01:53 AM

No, because I /Fail/ at them.

Havoc · #14 10-10-2007, 02:20 AM

Oh hell to the no!!!

Hobo · #15 10-10-2007, 07:34 AM

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I'd love to have children someday. Yes, this may sound tame, but my dream future does involve a good old-fashioned, cosy family. I'm just soppy that way

Preferrably more than two children, I have two boys' names picked out and two girls' names. The boys' are Rob(in) and Charles (Charlie) or even...LORNE, and the girls' are Marilyn and Lucinde. And I by no means plan on being a single mom, because that's damaging to everyone involved.

Charles is a good strong masculine name. Everyone should call their children Charles

Bullet Magnet · #16 10-10-2007, 07:46 AM

Yeah, Hobo is an excellent candidate to spearhead the Name Them Charles campaign.

One day I will have kids (unless something horrible happens to the atmosphere, terra firma or the finality of physical death). Whether I'll adopt them or go au naturale I haven't decided. I don't really have any names planned, other than the specification that they should not be common nor ordinary, but also unlikely to get them beaten up at school. I for one will not be naming my son "Tallulah Fudge" blindly unaware of the inevitable divorce from his parents and/or suicide that will undoubtedly follow.

Or I could just get a parrot. Just as noisy and long-lived, but not nearly as expensive in the long run.

Laser · #17 10-10-2007, 07:54 AM

yes i would love children, mainly because i like being a child

I've thought of some names i would call my child:
Cornelius
Micheal
Isimbard
Jaufre etc

abe is now! · #18 10-10-2007, 08:06 AM

I am young and so I can't decide if I want children. But I think it is a god thing.
About names, I can't tell them because they are different to yours and you won't like them.

Zozo the Zrilufet · #19 10-10-2007, 10:06 AM

I think a psychic said to my mum that I'd get married and she'd get grandchildren, but for now....

No way, I'm too young.

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No, for 3 reasons;

1;I hate kids

Everyone does.

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2;I'm becoming a member of the Universal Church

I see kids in church all the time.

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3;I suffer from a terrible, vile genetic disorder I would rather kill myself than spread to an innocent child

Adoption sounds like fun.

Bullet Magnet · #20 10-10-2007, 10:29 AM

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I think a psychic said to my mum that I'd get married and she'd get grandchildren

Sounds like a brilliant psychic, if they can pull that out of the ether on demand.

Rex Tirano · #21 10-10-2007, 10:34 AM

Yes. 3 or 4 hopefully.

I plan on one of them being adopted too!

And my favourite names at the moment are Hayleigh and Levi. Cute or what? ^_^

- Rexy

Hobo · #22 10-10-2007, 01:11 PM

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Yes. 3 or 4 hopefully.

I plan on one of them being adopted too!

And my favourite names at the moment are Hayleigh and Levi. Cute or what? ^_^

- Rexy

It'd be cute if you spelled Hayley right and the other one wasn't some Jeans.

Patrick Vykkers · #23 10-10-2007, 02:21 PM

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I think a psychic said to my mum that I'd get married and she'd get grandchildren, but for now....

No way, I'm too young.

Everyone does.

I see kids in church all the time.

Adoption sounds like fun.

1; So, why should I have something I hate? That's bad for me, the child, and everyone else.

2;I will not be working with children, except in the historical context of the children's crusade and the Incarnation.

3;See 1.

Another reason I don't want kids is due to human overpopulation. Humans are genetically faulty and illogical, and until good prenatal genetic engineering is developed to eliminate genetic incorrectness such as autism or stupidity, I'd rather not breed.

Bullet Magnet · #24 10-10-2007, 02:52 PM

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until good prenatal genetic engineering is developed... I'd rather not breed.

If only everyone had that opinion, the world would be a better place for future generations.

Hang on a sec...

Patrick Vykkers · #25 10-10-2007, 03:00 PM

I'm not a racist or a fascist, if that's what your implying. I believe all races (though not all cultures) to be born equal. However, due to the link between race and poverty, people of some races do not receive as good an education or nutrition or other life services, which can lead to malnourished physiology and neurology. However, all this means is that more education is required worldwide (including, quite frankly, better education for white and asian people!), not that these people should be patronized by well meaning, overbearing humanitarians.

Eugenics doesn't have to involve coercion, abortion, concentration camps or pills. It's a misused scientific theory that simply means "Breeding for better humans", which could include breeding out , Down's Syndrome, dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, cancer, and addictions. It's wrong to reject it out of hand because some people misuse it.

On Topic: If anyone had children, would they prefer male or female children?

Hobo · #26 10-10-2007, 03:06 PM

I have no preference for gender of children. It wouldn't effect how much I loved it.

Patrick Vykkers · #27 10-10-2007, 03:07 PM

It's great to hear that you'd love your child regardless of it's gender. Most admirable.

Bullet Magnet · #28 10-10-2007, 03:19 PM

I was actually referring to the "rather not breed" part, and alluding to voluntary human extinction. I happen to agree that gene therapy should be implemented where possible to elimination those hereditary diseases deemed severe enough to do so. But that is a slippery slope- how do we define what is a bad gene? If you don't begin with a watertight policy, we will find that we are breeding ourselves in ways we shouldn't.

As for gender, I have no preference- even if the option to choose became available, I'd decline. However, I'd be more comfortable with a boy, given that that is the only gender I know how to deal with- in any circumstance.

Patrick Vykkers · #29 10-10-2007, 03:27 PM

Ah, my mistake. A bad gene, I would say, is one that inconveniences or discomforts the person with it. I realise you could say that they might be inconvenienced by bullying for being different, but the gene for bullying and xenophobia could also be partially removed while still keeping the good properties of it. Similarily, the good properties of the genes related to the bad gene of autism could be maintained without keeping the bad gene, with good enough technology.

Bullet Magnet · #30 10-10-2007, 03:46 PM

It's a start, but in severe need of development, as I'm sure you recognise yourself. It's still up for interpretation.

I happen to know autistic people (Asperger's, specifically) who like their condition and consider the trade-offs to be worth the benefits they perceive. What right do we have to call that a product of bad genes? I know many genes that have both good and bad traits. Sickle-cell anaemia in malarial countries, for example.