Childfree by Choice #12 I care about my life, not my death.

[pinkmug]

Some of the replies were so offended that they’d “invalidated” their kids, like MY KIDS ARE THE BEST THING IVE EVER DONE. Ok Susan, no one cares

The more parents go out of their way to convince others about having kids being the best thing they have done, the more I believe they actually resent their life. No parent I know who actually enjoy being a parent overcompensate this much by defending thenselves and arguing with complete strangers online over how having kids is the bestest thing ever. They are spending time with their kids

 

[Smca53]

Next thread title for sure!!

Or @NoddyFromToytown .. “it’s not exactly an achievement to get pregnant is it”

 

[Amoo]

It annoys me when the likes of government ministers talk about 'hard-working families'. Obviously we childfree people are total slackers.

 

[NoddyFromToytown]

It annoys me when the likes of government ministers talk about 'hard-working families'. Obviously we childfree people are total slackers.

I work hard to provide for my family… which consists of me and three lazy (feline) arseholes who contribute nothing to the pot

 

[The Devils Arse]

I work hard to provide for my family… which consists of me and three lazy (feline) arseholes who contribute nothing to the pot

Sole breadwinner surely?!

 

[hmmm_no]

Here's a responsible breeder for you....Gregg Wallace's article about how he spends his Saturday.

The whole thing is up his own arse hilarious (he walks a whopping 50k steps a week and thinks that makes him a health guru with a 6 pack) but the stuff about his kid is awful!

Imagine saying in public that you didn't want one, only had him cos your younger 4th wife wanted one, and your conditions (!) on having a kid was a week away without him every year....the boy is autistic non-verbal!

And in this article he spends 2hrs playing computer games alone instead of quality time with his child. But, father of the year here cooks ONCE a week, so credit where it's due

They could have just not had kids?

Gregg Wallace: ‘Harvesters are never disappointing... unlike Michelin-starred restaurants’

The MasterChef presenter on his unexpected loves – journalling, manifesting, geeky computer games... and chain restaurant fry-ups

www.telegraph.co.uk

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50k a week?! I get that in two days. What a bum.

 

[fishyfishfish]

Or @NoddyFromToytown .. “it’s not exactly an achievement to get pregnant is it”

Next thread title please

 

[Sazie1]

I was in the train today, and there was this lady with 3 loud children. She started calling someone. She was loudly complaining about her childfree sister. The sister went to a concert yesterday and was going to the theater today with a friend. The lady was angry about this, because the sister knew that the children didn‘t have school today so she should have helped the lady out with the 3 children going on a fun day for the children.

 

[HoGi]

I was in the train today, and there was this lady with 3 loud children. She started calling someone. She was loudly complaining about her childfree sister. The sister went to a concert yesterday and was going to the theater today with a friend. The lady was angry about this, because the sister knew that the children didn‘t have school today so she should have helped the lady out with the 3 children going on a fun day for the children.

Why do parents expect those without children to look after theirs?!

No one forced the kids upon you. You made your bed so lie in it! Or don't because little Timmy gets you up 10 times a night despite being 8 years old.

 

[pinkmug]

I was in the train today, and there was this lady with 3 loud children. She started calling someone. She was loudly complaining about her childfree sister. The sister went to a concert yesterday and was going to the theater today with a friend. The lady was angry about this, because the sister knew that the children didn‘t have school today so she should have helped the lady out with the 3 children going on a fun day for the children.

I am happy for the sister, I hope the show is fantastic

 

[whoareyouu]

Urgh been to buy a sofa today, I know I know on a bank holiday…

Not that it matters at all but it wasn’t a cheap sofa, one of the more high end companies, but the amount of kids running around and jumping on these expensive pieces of furniture was unbelievable. Now, I get it as they’re kids but no word from the parents…

 

[Sazie1]

I am happy for the sister, I hope the show is fantastic

Same. And I hope that she also was at the Niall Horan concert yesterday, because that one was amazing

 

[Eggsandbeans]

Can you get a free crumpet if your family comprises dogs?

 

[pinkmug]

This week, and this day in particular, has been shockingly awful. On a day to day basis I pay no mind to how my life is but when I am a soulless pile of turd on my bed waiting to fall asleep so I can stop being conscious, that's when I'm grateful that I've made the life choices I've made. I truly cannot imagine having the day I've had and coming home to deal with a crappy nappy or an angry toddler or literally anything that makes a sound, including a pet or even a partner. I don't like that my mental balance hangs by a thread, but at least I am not burdened by additional responsibilities other than my own, and my adult family.

I'll spend tomorrow running some errands and I'll meet a friend at the park for tea&chat, then I'll spend my evening with some d&d game prep. All quiet on the childfree front.

 

[sleepflowers]

Went to a museum today and it was full of kids...why are you dragging your children around exhibitions they won't understand?! It was not child-orientated in ANY way so why bring them

 

[whoareyouu]

This week, and this day in particular, has been shockingly awful. On a day to day basis I pay no mind to how my life is but when I am a soulless pile of turd on my bed waiting to fall asleep so I can stop being conscious, that's when I'm grateful that I've made the life choices I've made. I truly cannot imagine having the day I've had and coming home to deal with a crappy nappy or an angry toddler or literally anything that makes a sound, including a pet or even a partner. I don't like that my mental balance hangs by a thread, but at least I am not burdened by additional responsibilities other than my own, and my adult family.

I'll spend tomorrow running some errands and I'll meet a friend at the park for tea&chat, then I'll spend my evening with some d&d game prep. All quiet on the childfree front.

thinking of you.

 

[NoddyFromToytown]

Went to a museum today and it was full of kids...why are you dragging your children around exhibitions they won't understand?! It was not child-orientated in ANY way so why bring them

I went to a shopping centre after work last night (about 6-9pm) and it was full of screaming kids! Either a) your kids have already been off all day or b) they now have two weeks off… so WHY are they here and especially at that time of night?!

 

[Interestingbitsnbats]

I went to a shopping centre after work last night (about 6-9pm) and it was full of screaming kids! Either a) your kids have already been off all day or b) they now have two weeks off… so WHY are they here and especially at that time of night?!

Should have adult only shopping times 7pm onwards

 

[Toffee finger]

This week, and this day in particular, has been shockingly awful. On a day to day basis I pay no mind to how my life is but when I am a soulless pile of turd on my bed waiting to fall asleep so I can stop being conscious, that's when I'm grateful that I've made the life choices I've made. I truly cannot imagine having the day I've had and coming home to deal with a crappy nappy or an angry toddler or literally anything that makes a sound, including a pet or even a partner. I don't like that my mental balance hangs by a thread, but at least I am not burdened by additional responsibilities other than my own, and my adult family.

I'll spend tomorrow running some errands and I'll meet a friend at the park for tea&chat, then I'll spend my evening with some d&d game prep. All quiet on the childfree front.

I’m sorry it’s been a terrible week. If you’re into podcasts I’d recommend Hell or High Rollers, an improv group loosely following D&D rules. We enjoy having time to listen to it without any child interruptions!

 

[Tangent Tiger]

@pinkmug children are a lot to take on aren't they. I certainly have days when I can barely take care of myself let alone anyone else.

The children did make me smile today as I clipped my hair up in an odd way and a little girl stared at me in wonder at the shop. She probably wondered why it was vertical

Then on the walk back there were a couple of families packing up the car to go away with excited kids running around which made me smile, probably took me back to childhood.