For the Record...

[queenoftheskies]

First, I wasn't targeting anyone with my earlier post about condemning all parents with children.

Second, I agree with what most child-free folks have to say EXCEPT for condemning every single person in the world who chooses to have kids. (And, yes, some do condemn every single person in the world who has kids.)

I RESPECT people who don't conform to society and who do what's right for them. I don't think everyone in the world should have kids and I think it's up to each individual to decide that for themselves. Many of my friends are child-free.

And, NO, I'm not saying that every child-free person condemns every parent and child on the planet. But, a lot of the more vocal ones do.

On the other hand, my god, have you seen some of the crazy moms that have their own groups and lists and will always be dragging around at least one child hanging from their breast even when he/she is 25???

So, there are extremes on either side.

Me, personally, I believe in live and let live.

I have a responsibility as a parent to be the best parent I can be. That means providing for my child. That means raising my child to be a good, responsible person. That means teaching them manners and morals and NOT to annoy other people.

I am annoyed as hell when I go out and someone lets their child run screaming through a restaurant, climb under and over tables--INCLUDING MINE--and thinks it's cute or that something is wrong with me because I don't don't think it's cute.

My sister, devinharris, is child-free and when I'm complaining about an experience I've had, she often tells me that I sound like the child-free friends she has.

The difference? I don't CONDEMN every single person in the world who has kids. I know lots of good parents who have really good kids.

Not everyone, on either side of the coin, is all bad. That's what I think should be remembered.

Comments

[beth-bernobich.livejournal.com]

I'd rather promote something like responsible family size or it's OK not to have kids if you don't want to.

But that would be sensible! :)

[fancythat2.livejournal.com]

Long live Common Sense!
and Long Live Personal Responsibility!
and There Are Consequences to Some Decisions!

My my, I'm just full of naughty words aren't I? ;->