tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2105799931107229707.post3503560141974510746..comments2024-03-07T03:09:25.987-06:00Comments on Unlikely Otaku: For Aron: Forgoing Children Part TwoStephanie Barrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17772217449161603561noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2105799931107229707.post-15491958981768080122009-04-25T10:14:00.000-05:002009-04-25T10:14:00.000-05:00Remember, Aron, there is nothing wrong with eschew...Remember, Aron, there is nothing wrong with eschewing children if that's the path you choose. It is not a reflection of any failure on your part. I agree, if you are facing debilitating genetic concerns, that adoption is an excellent alternative if you someday change your mind.Stephanie Barrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17772217449161603561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2105799931107229707.post-19767534204929643242009-04-25T10:00:00.000-05:002009-04-25T10:00:00.000-05:00I'm going to take another look at all my morals an...I'm going to take another look at all my morals and beliefs while in college, this might change. If I were to start a family, I would adopt. This is because my genetic code sucks, I have so many genetic disease and negative aspects my contribution to the gene pool would be a detriment to humanity. But, once again, I'm going to reevaluate my life in college. Thank you for the thoughts. I love the new design and I'm really sorry I couldn't comment on this before now.Aron Sorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09327072976517417107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2105799931107229707.post-37637026287175537952009-04-21T21:12:00.000-05:002009-04-21T21:12:00.000-05:00Tim, I don't think it's unreasonable to be concern...Tim, I don't think it's unreasonable to be concerned about overpopulation and overusage of resources on this planet. It's a concern and a pressing one. Just look at the data on <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_population#Rate_of_increase" REL="nofollow">world population</A> and it can be sobering. I don't blame Aron and his friends for being concerned.<br /><br />Although I'm not necessarily an advocate for waiting until you're completely "ready" - you're never completely ready - I'm a firm believer that having children without being cognizant and willing to shoulder the responsibility is no way to do business and children pay the price. You don't have to agree with me, but that's what I think.Stephanie Barrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17772217449161603561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2105799931107229707.post-29498009898987885572009-04-21T20:29:00.000-05:002009-04-21T20:29:00.000-05:00As I read these two posts about choosing to be chi...As I read these two posts about choosing to be childless, I can't help but be disturbed inside. For starters, do you think any of would be here right now if all of your ancestors had to be 100% certain they were ready for children and could handle the responsibility? Following these guidelines of maturity means eliminating huge amounts of future population, as well as becoming a genetic dead end. I for one am glad that my parents went ahead and had me, even though they sucked as parents and definitely were very irresponsible. If they had read an article such as this, and agreed with it, maybe I would have never existed to be a part of this conversation.<br />Although I am not saying this is true in all cases, being 'selfish' might be the underlying motivation to remain childless. Kids cost money, take up time, and really are a huge investment of both of these commodities. And if you really don't want to have kids, then good. Don't. Rationalizing it as 'better for the planet' doesn't necessarily make it a noble sacrifice. It does mean that you won't pass on your life skills, education and genetics. Having enough children to replace yourselves as a couple (ie.: two) can hardly be claimed to be a population explosion.Timhttp://redneckbarandgrill.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2105799931107229707.post-78750929037339548052009-04-20T16:11:00.000-05:002009-04-20T16:11:00.000-05:00I would also agree with not making a "final decisi...I would also agree with not making a "final decision" while you're so young. Going out and living a little won't merely give you a chance to get older, but you'd acquire skills and maturity that would actually make you a better parent if you decided to become one later.Phylhttp://bookishgal.shinyideas.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2105799931107229707.post-13366430535498564392009-04-19T12:34:00.000-05:002009-04-19T12:34:00.000-05:00Kathy, this is a fine place for the question. I'l...Kathy, this is a fine place for the question. I'll try to get to it later tonight.<br /><br />Patricia, I agree. I think most parents would agree and wouldn't give up their parenthood for anything. But I do believe it isn't for everyone and many of the children up for adoption are the results of some of that. I can't think of a worse fate for a child than being born unwanted.Stephanie Barrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17772217449161603561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2105799931107229707.post-78471110058764597142009-04-19T12:02:00.000-05:002009-04-19T12:02:00.000-05:00Yes, I agree with all you say. I would never want...Yes, I agree with all you say. I would never want my children to have children for any reasons other than the ones you list as the right ones. I would also be thrilled if my children decided to adopt children. Because I love my children so much I just want them to be happy and I can't imagine anything making a person happier than having children (although intellectually I understand that it is possible).Patricia Rockwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599725587514470536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2105799931107229707.post-57903913189967241232009-04-19T08:47:00.000-05:002009-04-19T08:47:00.000-05:00I'm absolutely of the mindset that if you don't wa...I'm absolutely of the mindset that if you don't want children 100%, it's best not to. I never thought I'd make a good mom. That's not to say that all my friends tell me otherwise, and I'm flattered, but I know in my heart it's not for me. I tip my hat to anyone who does it, though. Hardest job in the world.<br /><br />I wanted to ask a question of you, and I'm not sure if this is the right place. But here goes.<br /><br />Yesterday a friend and I were admiring some beautiful clouds on a perfectly sunny and lovely day. We noticed that one very large, oblong cloud was surrounded by not one, but two rainbows. It hadn't rained a drop all day. How is this phenomenon possible without rain?Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12168816435565273787noreply@blogger.com