I can see it both ways. I *think* I want kids one day far, far from now, but another part of me would love to be childless and just have a good ol' pack of dogs. Still kinda conflicted...but I have roughly 10 years to sort out my feelings . Or find a baby daddy. You know..
Having kids so you'll have someone to take care of you in your old age is a horrid reason for having children, IMHO. I skimmed the thread, and I think someone was saying how sad it was that the OP wouldn't have someone to take care of her in her old age. Having children is no guarantee that someone will be there to take care of you! Premature deaths, estrangements, etc. are sad but real possibilities. In addition, I was just reading today in my risk management and insurance textbook...
"While in prior years such person may often have moved in with their grown children, this solution is expected to be less viable in future years. Reasons include geographic dispersion of families, more childless couples, more life-long singles, and increased incidence of family arrangements such that no one can be at home throughout the day to care for elderly relatives. For most people in the United States today, the preceding factors combine to increase the probability that they will need some type of assistance in living in the future." [pgs 66-7 from "Risk Management and Insurance" by Treischmann, Sommer, and Hoyt.]
The text then goes on to explain about long term care in various types of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. I've read this type of material (children taking care of their parents becoming a less viable option for the general population) in a few other classes as well. The only way to ensure you'll be taken care of in your old age is to plan well financially. Life happens. Sometimes children won't be there, or maybe they want to be there but can't afford the financial burden that an additional dependent creates...
Okay, back on track...the above rant is in no way directed at anyone in particular...a comment I read just got me thinking...
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