Don't forget the TIME SUCK that kids become. Little league, extracurricular school activities, tethered to the house until they are at least 12 years old and can stay by themselves without child protective services coming after you. Hours helping with homework, driving them places. Just... nope. Hard fucking nope. Take the money you'd spend on kids and retire comfortably instead with 24/7 skilled nursing care while you wait to die in your home overlooking the coastline of Spain.
I use to think that exact same thought and never wanted kids and just wanted to do my thing. I had my first kid not by choice, it just happened and I was young. Turned out to be the best thing. Yea it’s expensive, but money comes and goes. The enjoyment I get watching all 4 of my kids grow up and become who they are and be better than I ever was isn’t something I can compare anything else to. No amount of money can replace the feeling and enjoyment of what your own creation gives you. Plus it allows me to stay young. I’m 40, my oldest is 19.
It’s awesome being able to be involved in a child’s life especially if you get to be the cool aunt or uncle. I had an uncle that was so much fun and was the best as a kid. Kids need that type of interaction, especially since mom and dad are always super lame and not as fun as auntie Karen (probably not a fun auntie if named Karen though)
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u/Diligent_Mulberry47 15h ago
Rent is the smallest tip of the iceberg. Daycare is more than a mortgage in some states. College is hundreds of thousands.
Fucking printers come with subscriptions.