[zoobee]

My mom used to always say that having children is like taking vacations. If you wait until you can afford them you'll never have them.

When my friends were in their 20's, they would be truthful and tell me how they regret having kids........and let's not forget that ALOT Of kids born today are accidents.

[exnavychick]

and let's not forget that ALOT Of kids born today are accidents.
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Maybe so, but that doesn't automatically mean they are unwanted or unloved children. Speaking from experience here. :)

[longtermmemmory]

Children never want to hear they are an accident. Accident implies unwanted.

I prefer to say "unscheduled" but wanted.

just my $0.02.

[Mase]

"When my friends were in their 20's, they would be truthful and tell me how they regret having kids........and let's not forget that ALOT Of kids born today are accidents."

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Yes, that is a sad fact. Most of my friends waited until they were in their 30's to have children and they have wonderful lives and don't regret a thing. My point was for those who said they wanted to have children but did not think they could afford them. My first child was not planned and we thought that we would never make ends meet. All worked out just find and it was the best thing that ever happened to us. The second was planned and it's great to have another baby in the house. Ten years ago would have been a totally different story. From my experience people should have kids when they are ready to but not worry so much about the money.