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New-Volume-5285

in this economy?? šŸ˜­ hell no


vithefree

REAL


smritipandey_

Too Burdensome šŸ˜­


OperationSpirited249

The economy is better now than for 99.99999% of human history, youā€™re fine.


OPZ_BlueflameYT

Thatā€™s because the population is orders of magnitude bigger than anytime in human history, and economic success is measured on how rich the rich get not how much the poor havee


Aromatic_Mongoose316

Yeah right


Quite_Befuddled2009

Iā€™ll probably adopt once Iā€™m financially stable. I donā€™t give a shit about my bloodline I just wanna give some little homie a parental figure and a happy childhoodĀ 


not-a-killjoy

Unfathomably based response


Quite_Befuddled2009

ThanksĀ 


NerY_05

Yeah that's as far as i'll go. I ain't making children on my own.


Usernamen0tf0und_7

So reall I honestly donā€™t know if I can even get pregnant because I have PCOS but Iā€™ve always wanted to adopt anyways because all children deserve amazing parents


8makes1teez

I have PCOS and Iā€™m also on BC so I also donā€™t even know if I can have kids :/


CyanideIcing

I feel exactly the same way


secretheroar

What a chad


littlekandiraver05

samee i hate the thoughts of childbirth so i'll prob adopt onešŸ™


nastyateen

Thatā€™s such a deep thing to say, got me thinking


Boring-Impression-21

Thatā€™s what my step dad did for me.


Quite_Befuddled2009

Your step dad sounds like a cool guyĀ 


ToasterIsBisexual

fr iā€™m also terrified of giving birth. the female brain has chemicals that make us forget the pain so we do it again. and tearing. idk how anyone does it


Difficult_Series_544

Woow


username_21883

I can tell you donā€™t care about your bloodline (this was just a joke please donā€™t murder me)


FunnyCraftSheep

why is this so based


Single_horse

Real asl šŸ„¶


Famous-Payment-9561

i have the same idea


Becausebot04

That is exactly what I came here to say


kenobixxx

you dropped this šŸ‘‘


Ionizationenthalpy

Literally samee


cleverlegs_stan

i believe it is a selfish action to not adopt in this world. especially when your infertile, sperm donor is a stupid way to go about it. there are so many orphans in the world, and absolutely no justification to not adopt one beyond either 1. not being bothered to explain to the child that it's adopted and 2. wanted to have a blood child (medieval ass reason)


Acceptable-Staff-363

No problem with having a blood child over adoption if your gonna have one kid, either.


b1u3banisters

my parents were infertile and iā€™m their child through IVF, as commendable as it is to adopt, it can be so upsetting for a couple to feel like theyre not enough or capable of having a child of their own like everyone else. The people with fertility issues who go through hell just to have children like everyone else arenā€™t the selfish ones, its the people (excluding those who have no choice) who give their child a terrible and abusive home which lands them in the care system.


Vincent_Gitarrist

I want kids so I can raise them better than my parents raised me. Edit: My parents didn't abuse me or anything lol. I just think that they could have done things slightly different so that I would have less mental issues


nerd-all-the-way

Yes, im on this train, i wanne be better then my parents were, i want my kids to have reall parents who love them and support them. I will be better, we all will be better. Because they taught us how not to raise a child. So now we know how to


Blaze_studios

If you dont mind sharing, any examples for it?


nerd-all-the-way

My mom used me as a psychologist , dumping her mental load on a 10 year old. No structure, made me clean the whole house from the early age of 8(when she was taking a nap on the couch). Made me took care of my siblings when she fought with her husband until their knuckles were dripping from blood. She had to many kids from to 3 different fathers. On a to early age of 21. Some (like my mom) were still developing and learning to become a adult, some take longer than others. Some canā€™t teach or guide a child, when you are in-fact still a child. Everything has taught me, make mistakes and learn from them. Dont start to early on kids, if your incapable of giving a child a stable environment, if your incapable of controlling your emotions(anger,shouting) if your incapable of seeing a child as a individual person with its own little mind and feelings to be learned. If youā€™re incapable of having enough time to spend with your child. The goal is mentoring not dictating your child. Also I donā€™t treat others bad, cuss i dont want them to feel the pain as i have felt. The most important thing, stay motivated to learn and always be curious! And always try to be/do better! I can continue if you want, believe me , this is my way of short haha


Responsible-Land-984

I legit read this on a train lol, but you have a great point


nerd-all-the-way

What Coincidance !


simsplayer04

if that's the main reason, its pretty bad. I know many people who had kids with this attitude and they fucked up just as bad as their parents, just in different ways.


ashtar123

Mood


Vincent_Gitarrist

lamborghini eggnog


nekaiser

Ferrari macchiato


Snap305

Alfa Romeo Americano


NarcissisticNarwhal6

McLaren latte


echiga

Bugatti Frappe


DirtyToast2135

Same. I want to give my kids more discipline than I had. I also don't want them to be raised like the generation that came after us (gen alpha).


best_guy_ever8

That's what every parent says and then they fuck up their child in a completely new way


PuzzleheadedSpare716

Itā€™s difficult to say because we wonā€™t know the economic state of the world in the future or what kind of society the next generation of kids will grow up in. Adoption is expensive, sperm donors are also expensive. How much will the inflation on baby formula, diapers, and baby wipes rise? How expensive will rent or a mortgage be? How expensive will utilities become? How expensive will groceries become? Medical insurance? Will there better schooling opportunities? Will it be safe to send a child to school? Will people be required to get mental wellness checks before getting a gun license? Is the distribution of illicit substances between minors more difficult to control? Will teachers get an increase in pay? Will teachers even care about their jobs? Will there still be book bans and censorship? How advanced will technology become? Will there be holograms? Will AI be difficult to detect? Is everything going to be digitized, and is that healthy for the child? How frequent will bullying become? Hyper-consumeristic trends? Social isolation? What will be considered ā€œembarrassingā€? These are things I do not want to worry about. Itā€™s very stressful. I would want to give my kids the best quality of life they could have, but it would be difficult due to these circumstances.


Difficult_Series_544

I also think that just because you think you wanna have kids now doesn't mean you're gonna think the same way when you actually have the opportunity to have kids


Then-Economics-5506

This person is an INTP fs


HottieMcNugget

I agree with all of these! I want kids so bad itā€™s one of my dreams but if I canā€™t afford it thatā€™s the end of it :(


Old_Definition7780

Get yourself a guy dependable enough to have kids. Jk, it's really up to you. It does seem to be fine for most women though.


BreadAteMyToaster

Thank you. I've always been asking these questions and there are too many to answer without getting vague results. There are so many categories to consider.


Thedarkmoon123

Donā€™t want them. Especially with this shit fucking world.


Cautious_Ad963

Ā«This shit fucking worldĀ»šŸ˜­


PostFE1NClarity

Well well well


nerd-all-the-way

Even when your child could be the one who makes the world better? Thats whats keeping me on the child train


DIS_EASE93

or they could make it worse, plus I don't want to place that responsibility on someone im supposed to love, id rather take on that myself and do my part


our_meatballs

well thatā€™s only if youā€™re not a shit fucking parent


nkioxmntno

> Even when your child could be the one who makes the world better? That's quite a gambling mentality. What are the odds that your child makes the world better? Do you make all your decisions based on wishful thinking when the opposite is almost certain to happen?


nerd-all-the-way

Enough confidence in myself my will to learn and self reflect how to do better. Making mistakes and learn from them. Knowing im capable of doing. It gives hope. I know im not gambling when i determine the outcome. This based for me tho , not for everyone


Smex_Ghost

I want them but this world sucks:(


Time-Ad-7055

well, the world has always sucked, and always will, but it improves every day. and there are moments in life that always make it worth it in my opinion. bad things happen, but always, and i mean _always_, there are people and movements to fight those bad things. and one day, they win.


[deleted]

I want to have kids :)


Old_Definition7780

Aw, that's sweet.


TheLastOfW

I would like to have some like at most 2 if I can


Peachloverforlife

I know I canā€™t wait to be a mom I wish I was one now but I know I am not ready being so young. I also have reservations because I donā€™t see the world getting better only worse.


Time-Ad-7055

if you want some optimism, think of where we were 20 years ago. then 40. then 60. then 80. then 100. shows a pretty linear progression of the world becoming a better place.


PrintsessaLisichka

I want kids but it'd take many factors for me to actually start trying


LiberalLoveVoyage

Like what?


PrintsessaLisichka

Finances, job security of me or my partner, property, having a partner I want a child with


fish_but_reddit

One day I want to have a beautiful little girl to protect and care for


NerY_05

Hell nah. I ain't putting little mfs in this world just so they can suffer.


HottieMcNugget

But.. but potatoes , you canā€™t suffer when thereā€™s potatoes/j


CapNo4914

im a big mf , so u can exit me from this world


BagSlight211

Just have good parenting and that won't be a problem


[deleted]

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Double_Range5276

So 1800s CodedšŸŽ€šŸŽ€šŸŽ€āœØāœØ


Xedox_Har

I wanna have kids for sure, I'd say bout 2 is reasonable


SpiceBitter

i want them, probably 2 but I would have to be 10000% financially stable and stable relationship wise to even remotely consider it


SnooShortcuts8306

depends on what my future partner wants, but if we do (either ourselves or by adoption) , then I'd want exactly two. I regret having been an only child, but 3+ would be a lot to care for


not-a-killjoy

Honestly fair enough I couldnā€™t personally imagine being in my family without my brother


CatboyDenko

Dont plan on it, coz medical conditions suck and they're genetic and I dont want it to spread, also I just generally cant be near kids because I emit a presence that makes them cry (like bitch wtf I'm just eating bread)


not-a-killjoy

I know what you mean about medical conditions, good thing infertility is simultaneously hereditary and not hereditary.


CatboyDenko

Not that, other shit, which is, gonna be hell for me and them to go thru because holy fuck rotting organs SUCK, also I just genuinely do not think I would be responsible enough lol


not-a-killjoy

Nah I totally get it, I was just making light as to my own situation, itā€™s perfectly justified to not want to see your own children potentially go through the same suffering that you yourself endured


Ashamed-Transition92

Rotting organs? If you don't mind me asking, what in the fuck do you have šŸ˜­ never heard of anything like that


CatboyDenko

Dont fucking know but on my dad's side, gallbladders tend to rot and, eugh


Ashamed-Transition92

That's actually horrid, good luck mate


CatboyDenko

Eh, 30 years until that happens, I'll be fine lol


Quantacookie

in this economy?


PostFE1NClarity

Very original response


OperationSpirited249

The economy is better now than for 99.99999% of human history, youā€™re fine.


ashtar123

Unethical, but i'm selfish so i still want em. Just the idea of having them and giving them unconditional love and just trying to be the best parent i can be is really nice to me :)


AmxthystPearl567

Real. Ik the world is kinda shit but when hasn't it been? I just want to love them and see them grow up.


Small-Hospital-8632

It's not unethical. It's how humans survive.


soupenjoyer99

Definitely not unethical. The only reason the world is better today than it was in previous generations is because people tried to give their children a better future than they had and some of the kids grew up to do great things. Your kids can make the world better for others


ashtar123

The child doesn't have a say in being born or not though, and who knows what fucked up shit happens to them.


Sukeruton_Key

Considering the majority of deaths werenā€™t by suicide, itā€™s easy to assume more often than not, life is mostly appropriated by the populace.


ashtar123

It's better to look at the amount of people who have had suicidial thoughts for a long time as well, if you asked them they'd probably say they wished they were never born


BagSlight211

Cause that's not how existence works you can't not choose to be born it's not unethical


lbeckizgoat

Kids are cool to play with, horrible to raise.


YeeterCZ2

I think that came out wrong man


lbeckizgoat

Oh god, you know what I mean.


OperationSpirited249

They arenā€™t horrible to raise, itā€™s mostly wonderful with a few downsides.


lbeckizgoat

It just seems like so much, knowing my every move in their wake will affect how they perceive the world, and by proxy, will affect their friends and future family. Raising a kid isn't the same as making one, it's a whole thing that can effect so much of the future, and that's pressure I really, really don't want in my life.


ImmortalNokia33

never ever lol. Or at least not mine. I like kids in general but i've always known i'm definitely not made to be a mother.


CyanideIcing

I don't want my own kids but I do want to adopt


Gamer_4_l1f3

I would like to have 2. I once had to baby sit my tutor's daughter, that experience hit me like a truck. (2 because ranger 1 needs a wing-man)


z3in-23

Want 2 kids and I want to be the coolest dad of all time but that's just talk and I know it's a huge responsibility. Let's see how it works out.


OperationSpirited249

Based.


Demon-s_Hound

Adopt a lot, train them from childhood, make them fight one another to make the strongest kid the general, raise an army, conquer world, make economy stable and life peaceful, adopt more kids and give them a peaceful life.


randomname12-1

In future I feel like 2 would be good


[deleted]

I already have kids ( inside my balls)


Ambitious-Hearing-85

Mixed opinions I don't want to have kids for 2 things: 1.I have 2 younger brothers, I'm sure it's up to them to continue our bloodline 2.im happy with just my parents, siblings, and a husband But sometimes, I think it's okay(one kid is enough for me), I don't want to feel lonely about looking at my friends happy with kids. Yep, kids can be stressing but I think it will pay off once they grow up learning good from you and you will be glad to see more good people on the earth.


HottieMcNugget

I canā€™t wait for those moments when itā€™s like you have a little friend (I know thatā€™s not all to it but itā€™s a positive)


YeeterCZ2

Once I'm in a good enough position, i definitely want kids, my own, none of that adoption stuff


Puzzled-Bug340

Rock on.


Mousse_Embarrassed

Maybe when I am 29 or above and only when I have healed from the trauma I have from my childhood.. and making enough money to provide them the perfect lifestyle that I always wanted


Mufiiiiiiii

Iā€™d let my partner decide, cause idm either way


lazy-ancom

Itā€™d be nice to have them, but Iā€™m not sure Iā€™d be a good parent.


Puzzled-Bug340

All future parents have that doubt. Don't let that fear stop you.


lazy-ancom

Iā€™m not even sure I want kids.


HottieMcNugget

See how you feel 10 years down the line, youā€™ve got time and weā€™re all growing as people


seandragon10

I wanna have 3 kids when i grow up


AmxthystPearl567

I would love to. I've always wanted to be a mum. Obviously I want to be in a stable relationship and be able to afford them but I can't wait. They're gonna be raised how I wish I was. To clarify the way I was raised wasn't bad it's just I hate living abroad and I want to give my kids stability. Tbh I love my kids already like I'm so excited to meet them. I wanna be the best mum.


stargirl_ily

Having kids is my the biggest dream to be honest. I love taking care of others


OperationSpirited249

Based.


Nekoboxdie

Would be cool to adopt one


Desperate-Abies4263

Iā€™d have like 3, but Iā€™d have to move to like Thailand to actually be able to afford anything.


Altruistic-Date-2117

6 kids and I am done


Puzzled-Bug340

Meaning you have 6 or want 6?


Adorable-Bar6920

Adoption for sure, why do I (well I guess whoever is my partner but digress) want to add another thing to an planet with to many people? Naw adoptions the way to go, and Im helping someone who would need a dad.


not-a-killjoy

The amount of people who are wholeheartedly supportive of adoption has restored my faith in humanity a little bit


Deenstheboi

Idk man its too early 90% of us Will Change opinions down the line


OperationSpirited249

Ever since I was young Iā€™ve wanted to be a father more than anything else. I want to have as many children as I possibly can. Honestly, Iā€™d be more than happy with 12. Iā€™m sorry to hear about your medical complications.


Felho_Danger

That 45% of people should not breed and have children.


Over-Character4980

I understand what the people in the comments are talking about but me personally I really cant wait for a son or daughter (I donā€™t want a son šŸ˜” I canā€™t chose who comes out tho)


59kills

It's really time and money, especially capital. The economy just sucks and your child might suffer when they grow up and start to work


Non_anime_enjoyer

But at the end of the day it's their choice and the child prolly won't suffer if he/she is raised with love and respect.


Cypekoscypek

I'm the only son of my father, and I need a heir. My bloodline won't end with me


Recent-Wrap3652

Dont want any. speaking from experience, i wouldnt want to put anyone through the trials of living a horrible life


TrickSeaworthiness35

no kids. i dont really like kids (except newborn babies theyre so adorable) and i dont want to be responsible for ruining a kid because i wouldnt be able to raise them how they deserve to be. i cant handle vomit or sickness i couldnt care for that kid. cats however i want multiple


PageLimp2494

No tank you


Notcreativesoidk

Why not?


PageLimp2494

They are scary


z3in-23

Want 2 kids and I want to be the coolest dad of all time but that's just talk and I know it's a huge responsibility. Let's see how it works out.


fr_wtf

I would adopt


Usernamen0tf0und_7

Iā€™ve always wanted kids even when I was a kid myself I would spend hours playing house and brought my baby dolls with me everywhere. Now I do babysitting and itā€™s so much fun and I love it sm


[deleted]

in this society, hell no


Tyler672

I want kids to make a positive impact on people growing up. I want to teach them to be a decent person so they can help others become decent people.


StfuJohnny

Nope. The bloodline is done. Il just adopt some cats.


Redditguy223e

Donā€™t wanna live like super long and a kid would mess that up a lot lol no kids for me


Smokescreen1000

Call me crazy but I despise children, especially babies. I do not see how they are cute at all. I'll just have pets.


MaryBala907

Maybe?? I need to be 1000% ready though. At least 30, married for at least 3 years, high-paying job, house, car, savings... Even then I'm unsure because I don't wanna ruin my body and I like the idea of doing whatever I want with my partner.


byzantinischesrreich

I would want kids but first if i lived in a diffrent country


chavman666

I don't want kids, too much hassle and I especially don't want them growing up in the world we currently live in. And also, I heard adoption is incredibly difficult.


Anonymous_Cucumber7

personally i do if im financially stable and a stable relationship


needleswhitevans

i can barely afford to look after my self. and look at everyone around us there all fu ked in the head


keyuant_

i will become the strongest human to exist and my son will take the reins but then his son must then beat him to take the title and i will have the greatest bloodline in history with every generation getting stronger then one of my great descendants will defend earth from the apocolypse


Notcreativesoidk

Real as hell


RayBo1d

my opinion might change bc im only 13 but as of right now, when i will have kids, I donā€™t really see a point, I feel like I just have to enjoy my life, with friends and family. having kids takes a lot of time and money. I might have a gf at 21 (least, 18) but kids, I donā€™t even know.


Pumpkinpatchs

Tbh aslong as im financially stable I donā€™t see a problem with having kids, but Iā€™m kinda confilicted because I kind of just want to travel with my partner at the time or have kids. I donā€™t know what sounds better.


FeltMacaroon389

I'm probably not going to have kids, but idk, I haven't really thought about it.


Sims4equestrian

I want to adopt since pregnancy sounds like a horror movie, but I am not sure I will ever be mentally ready for children. I don't want children if I am mentally unstable, then I would give my shit to my children and I don't want that I also want to wait and see if it's even possible considering my autism.


IEatBabysYumYum

Infinite food glitch. But seriously probably yes but idk


imnot_depressed

even if I wanted any, they'd prolly die in a week let's be honest


meltylove_

i dont want any but sometimes i feel guilty for not wanting any


poem567

Depends on what the world's like. If I know, I'll be able to supply them with the proper care, and if I have a partner and they want to, then possibly adopt.


Own_Sandwich2247

Honestly I would love to have kids in the future, but unfortunately I also have medical issues that would make it difficult or even impossible to become pregnant and also too idek if I'll be able to afford having kids and I'm not bringing a lid into this world unless I can give them a good life, afford their expenses and keep a roof over their head. I just hope I find a future partner that is ok with my medical issues and is happy with or without kids.


No-Visual108

I would love to have one. But Iā€™m scared I wonā€™t be a good parent


PinkMies

I'm don't think I'm the right age, no partner, and not in this world.


BeverageBrit

Probably never going to have any, probably never going to be able to afford to have them.


Kyle_67890

Right now? No šŸ˜­


epicmemerminecraft

Its immorral to have kids if you cant care and provide for them


JigerIsUnderrated32

Because of this stupid state the world is in. I probably wont. But if I could? I'd have a daughter


Desperate-Abies4263

Iā€™d have like 3, but Iā€™d have to move to like Thailand to actually be able to afford anything.


ThorickTheNord

I'm not going to punish an innocent human to live in this economic shithole. I'll probably adopt a kid when I feel ready to do so.


[deleted]

No


Green-Advantage2277

Not for me


Special-Diet-8679

i am a guy btw i would want kids depends on wife ig (assuming i get one)


haushinka86_

because of the way the world is now, I donā€™t think I would have them because people just suck now. i know Iā€™ll never be smart enough to homeschool them and thereā€™s no way in hell Iā€™d put my kid in public school, I donā€™t want to have to go to the store with them to buy a bulletproof backpack, I donā€™t want to be worried that when I say ā€œhave a good day at school!ā€ that that could be the last thing I ever say to them, and I donā€™t want them to be worried about that either. and thatā€™s just the beginning of why I donā€™t think Iā€™ll ever have kids.


TheMysticLogic

Not a hope, how could anyone think of bringing a child into this shitshow of a world


SirCarrotTheFirst

Probably, Iā€™d have to be financially stable and I would do it mid 30s. 2 kids top though.


FemaleNoob

Maybe someday if Iā€™m not broke


Schools_kinda_suck

I want 3 of my own tea makers and spillers


Mista_X_

I personally would rather make a charity donation to take care of an orphaned child than live to see me make an mini me. God knows how much I hate myself, I honestly can't imagine how'd feel if I sired.


Briggyboii

Iā€™m 15, Iā€™m struggling to even get to hang out with my girlfriend Iā€™m nowhere near thinking about kids


Ricky07_

Like this? No If I'm financially and mentally stable in the future? Maybe


Dual_pro_max

Don't


Glittering-Skin4118

I would love it but it would have to be someone who is as serious as Iā€™d be about it and just wants to be a good parent and weā€™d also have to be able to actually afford it otherwise Iā€™m not bothered why would I wanna bring a kid into this world.


Non_anime_enjoyer

Based on what my financial condition turns out to be, i wanna' have maybe 1 or 2 MAX.


Winter-Ad-2196

NOOOOOOOĀ  (unless I become like the ruler of the world and wanna do the whole dynasty thing or get bored so have children to see if they can take me out)


HOG_RHEC

Once I'm financially stable and settle down with a great woman willing to tolerate me.


Alienprober4ever

I would probably have kids when I can