The Weekly Gripe

Not planning a family, children are optional

We don't want to have children

We don't want to have kds yet

We work hard for what little we do earn and don't see the point in giving all that up just to feed an extra mouth. Isn't the country overpopulated as it is?



I'm fed up being told to have children by absolutely everyone! Why do people assume that because I am now in my late twenties, that I must now either have a child or that I must be planning for one in the near future?

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05-7-2008Just have fun! Spend your disposable income on what you wish, lazy weekends doing what you want when you want, great holidays & generally enjoying your life without having it ruined by shrieking brats. Parents are generally miserable by their choice to breed & therefore are jealous of the ...morecozzy
29-1-2008alaneroberts I am pleased you asked what does this person's wife think cause yes they ARE one half of a couple! However, as a women who is 34 years old and has known since her mid teens she didn't want children I would like to point out that not every woman wants children! Most do, bu...moreAthena
12-10-2007If you don't want children then don't have them. It's your life no one elses. Everyone has their own thoughts and feeling on the subject but you need to do whats right for you and if not having children is right then fine. Just don't condemn those that do have kids, we have the right...moremother with attitude
26-8-2007Thank God, so I'm not the only one who gets looked at as though I've suddenly grown an extra head whenever I say I don't want children?. Also, just because I don't want them does not mean that I'm a cold heartless women....I like kids, I just like my freedom more. Good luck to yo...moreKelly M
01-8-2007Simple answer, Keep your legs crossed. My Wife does.anon ( for the sake of health )
28-7-2007You will have four children? That seems an excessive number. Think about the massive carbon-footprint that you and your family will have. It also really irks me to think of all the child benefit you will be raking in, paid for by my very high taxes. Two children should be enough.alaneroberts
25-7-2007Human race dying out? What a strange comment. Try walking round your local town centre and you'll see loads of single mums with 20 kids by 30 different fathers. I agree that maybe intelligent humans will die out. We'll all be walking round in tracksuits shouting "innit" an...moreEddie
24-7-2007All the educated, intelligent people need to do their bit to save this country. So many people I work with are waiting until their late 30's before they start to try and have children. By then of course, years of contraceptive pill taking has completely messed up their fertility and they are luc...moreC. More-butts
23-7-2007Look at this statement: 'there is an exception to this trend and it's Britain, where birth rates are rising. But it's no secret that it's the immigrant populations who are causing this rise: the native English are following in the footsteps of Southern Europe' The reason...moreNile Istic
23-7-2007Good on you! I really hope you dont feel presurised by stupid people who judge you because you dont want kids. If you want your free time, and your cash, and to enjoy each others company without a screaming brat there, then that's utterly fine. Respect to you for having the thought and dece...moreAhmed aka flemboy
23-7-2007Your call, just remember to have fun either way! That's what life is all about! And never say never!israil
22-7-2007Your call, just remember to have fun either way! That's what life is all about! And never say never!Pugs



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