Child-Free and Carefree

ABC News ^ | February 14, 2002 | Geraldine Sealey

[sinkspur]

They do, however, expect to collect social security, taxed from incomes of other people's children.

Selfish, very selfish.

I beg to differ. Do childless couples not pay Social Security taxes also? Most childless couples tend to focus more time on work, and make more money. Thus, they pay their share of SS taxes.

The fact that SS has become pay-as-you go is the government's fault, not the childless couples.

It is not selfish at all.

[r9etb]

I, too, thought I'd make a rotten mother, so I did a career instead.

But I'll bet you don't walk around whining about how you're victimized for your choice, like these idiots....

[Bella_Bru]

Was she referring to Catholics who are priests, or all Catholics? Or even all marrieds? Because, not everyone is catholic, and many Protestants do not have problems with using birth control.

[oremus]

Uhhhh, I don't recall saying that. Unintelligent remark I must say. And as for 15 year olds spilling their seed they shouldn't be having sex in the first place. Sex is reserved for marriage. Are they damned? I can't damn them but let's just say they are in great danger of it, depending on many factors that only God can weigh. The Truth hurts and it wouldn't be Truth if it were popular.

[Pete]

After reading the above article, I am once again dismayed at the amount of whining in our society.

Whine, whine, whine. Geez, Louis. Suck it up and show some character and dignity.

[Bella_Bru]

Unintelligent on your part. I didn't say anything about the 15 year old. Scroll back on up.

Are they damned? I can't damn them but let's just say they are in great danger of it, depending on many factors that only God can weigh.

Are you talking about those who are infertile? Wow. Guess your god will tell them it's their fault.

[oremus]

If there are fewer children being born, there will be fewer people paying into social security in the future. Simple math. It hurts those with children and those without.

[dbwz]

We'll see how the childless feel when they're old, and there is no one to care for them. Nursing homes can be sad, sad places when no one comes to visit you.

There are sons and daughters who dump their elderly parents in nursing homes and never go to see them.

[ItsDocGerbilsWorld]

I, too, thought I'd make a rotten mother, so I did a career instead.

Not a thing wrong with that, you made the right choice for you. I didn't have a child until I could afford one, and then only one because every time I go into the grocery store and see some welfare hog with a brood of kids and one on the way, it burns me up. So, I had what I thought I could afford and no more.

[Bella_Bru]

How about saving your own damn money and quit expecting others to pay for you, or have kids so they can pay for you, to retire to Florida?

[mapleleafrag]

a lot of those "children" are not contributing to SS, but rather, are taking away from it. look at all the people 50 and younger who are on SSI and SSD. if your kid has "ADD" or whatever they are calling it now, it's an instant tap into social security/disability.

[sinkspur]

If there are fewer children being born, there will be fewer people paying into social security in the future. Simple math. It hurts those with children and those without.

How odd. Pumping out a taxpayer never crossed my mind when we had our two.

[white rose]

those of us who choose to have large families should not be scorned.

I have never had any desire whatsoever to have children, but I hardly scorn anyone who does, as long as they are responsible enough to give their children the upbringing they deserve. The people I look down upon are the ones who keep mindlessly breeding like rabbits, without giving the slightest thought whether or not they have the financial or emotional resources to properly care for the kids.

[grellis]

Nice generalization there.

Of all the people I know--friends, family, co-workers (and I work in retail, so there are a LOT of co-workers)--the overwhelming majority who have children are white. I have a Hispanic friend who is married with a six-year old daughter and a black friend who has twins (interesting sidenote--she wanted to have her tubes tied after her twins were born, when she was age 22, and could not find a doctor who would perform the operation because she was too young. Funny, you can have an abortion much younger...). One of my older sisters has six kids. She is a stay at home mom because her husband makes some big bucks. I have a cousin with nine kids, another with six and another with four. My third is on the way. Guess what? We're all white, conservative folks.

I am not saying that minority populations are not churning out children, although I would like to know where you got your statistics from. I AM saying that there is a lot more going on with regard to childbearing than statistics can tell you.

[oremus]

Again, on infertility - where's your brain? Like most who have poor reading comprehension abilities.

Wow, you couldn't figure out the 15 year old comment wasn't for you?

You are an angry person. I'm done talking about this anyway. Get ready to meet your God. Then you can argue with Him. Problem is, you've already rejected Him. There's still time...

[Phantom Lord]

My wife wants children soon. I am indifferent for lack of a better word. Eventually yes, tomorrow, no. I keep telling her and family and friends who push the idea of us having kids that "i have plans for my money and it isnt for stinking diapers."

[Bella_Bru]

Ok, have a good life. Yes, I have rejected your god because I know better than to think I can raise kids. Whatever.

[Mr. Bird]

Based on your statements, and the link you provided, I assume you're Catholic. That's all fine and good. But I'm going to speak for just a few of us non-Catholics: After the recent revelations in Boston and elsewhere, I suggest you get your own nuthouse in order before passing judgement on anyone else.