Published on 12, July, 2020
To have or to have no children: discuss.
I am childless by choice.
Having grown up being told there was something wrong with me
and struggling just to look after myself were the main reasons.
Thoughts?
I've always wanted children but it would be impossible for me to look after a child as I can scarcely look after myself. It's a shame because being a mum is something I've always longed for...there's still time I'm only 21 but I made this decision when I was at school and I won't change my mind. I'm not bringing a child in to this world only to ruin their life.
I think what you have chosen makes a lot of sense. I would love children but there's no way I could ever ever cope looking after a child, it wouldn't be fair on me or the child.
If you like being around children.. is there a place near where you are for autistic children or children in a setting where you could have exchanges with them and enjoy time together, maybe work there, if you can work? A thought.
I used to teach prepubescents and loved it. I made sure I got my 6 hours a day to myself that I really need by living in walking distance to the school. It was a language academy. I got over my fear of children this way too.