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One of the biggest and greatest values that modern western cultures and societies have is freedom. Particularly, the freedom to choose a life they want.

Not every choice is easy, though, because some choose a child-free lifestyle, but that doesn’t slide with folks who are of a more traditional approach. At the very least, it can be annoying.

But there is a dedicated place to celebrate and debate the concept of antinatalism, as seen on Reddit. Scroll down to check out some of the best memes and posts found on the subreddit and remember that it’s all to further a discussion, so join in on the debate.

#1

nightfalldevil Report

Nina
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Louder for the ones in the back!

Luke Branwen
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only two goals of the "pro-life" movement is to control women and produce more workforce (that's also why Republicans are pushing for making child labor legal). It was never about "saving babies".

Lee Banks
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of my favorite past times was walking by the abortion clinic, and asking protesters how many children they'd adopted. (It was on my bus route from work.) They always looked so ashamed to say None

Guess Undheit
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because it's not about the babies, it's about controlling women.

Regina Holt
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And in america, those that want to legislate to take away the choice from a woman, those legislators are the ones also legislating to cut back on benefits.

keyboardtek
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Once you are born, Conservatives say you are on your own. So instead of giving money to support, say an orphanage, they send it to Donald Trump.

JayWantsACat
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are also the type of people who dehumanize the homeless, immigrants, etc. Claim it's about the bible with fetuses but somehow the bible conveniently says nothing about actual people. OH WAIT.

v
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't help but notice that the comment section is severely lacking in any kind of response from the pro-lifers on this one. I wonder why that is? The same general group of people will jump in and defend their religion when it's being picked on. Why the silence on this topic?

Greg Gates
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this argument for the abortion at will folks. So your solution for the poor, the orphans, the abused etc... is to just kill them. Smh

BisexualBat
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To pro lifers, life begins at conception and ends at birth.

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    #2

    Old, But Still Awesome

    Old, But Still Awesome

    synthgrrl Report

    Rizzo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right!!! All Nazis can go f*ck themselves!

    Tamra
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, I don't know...enjoy working on a career, traveling, nurturing hobbies, hanging out with friends, sleeping late, staying at parties as long as I want... basically whatever the f**k I want. I mean, I'm a parent, but this guy is an idiot. It is NOT a woman's sole purpose to procreate!!

    Jessi Lovely
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg that's my retirement plan too

    Id row
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bought this t-shirt, this person needs it, too. I-fd-a-pla...9ef52a.jpg I-fd-a-planet-6601e6c9ef52a.jpg

    StretcherBearer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pathetic. I can never tell if these sexist weirdos are being disingenuous about their views or they are just stupid. Probably both. Either way the stupid is there.

    rorschach-penguin
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is such a weird thing to say. Is Stefan going around having a kid a year until he keels over at 80? Does he think women who have had kids prior to age 40 ought to off themselves at 40?

    Lady Miss Pie
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Men like this don’t view women as human beings with inherent worth. We aren’t baby making machines, good grief.

    Gozer LeGozerian
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Be blissfully childfree, thank you very much

    The Shark
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sorry my value extends only as far as my breeding capacity, but I didn't ask to be born, BRUH. I sleep just fine knowing I haven't bestowed a life sentence on another human being. 🤨

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    #3

    Finally Representation For Society’s Anti Natal Women

    Finally Representation For Society’s Anti Natal Women

    Amphibian_Decent , kenicemobley Report

    Flora Porter
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's face it, must be true of most pregnancy tests.

    Agamemnon O'Neill
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was in marketing we tried to sell this idea to a pregnancy test client and they were aghast. I did not understand what was so awful about being happy you weren't pregnant.

    Salty.Hag
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw that one!! Was glad to see that they are finally making commercials like that.

    WildHoneyPie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The funniest commercial I ever saw was from a Scandinavian country (sorry, I don't remember which one). It was about a toddler having an absolute meltdown and a man just looking at him. It's implied that he's the father. Then he walks out of the market with a packet of condoms and a huge smile!

    Philly Bob Squires
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The one where the kid is screaming for sweets??? That one was hilarious!

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    devotedtodreams
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope one of those will be shown on our television someday!

    Dave
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw one recently where some woman were happy after viewing test, some sad. We did not know if the test was + or - in any case.

    girl_bug3_14
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like that, it lets the viewer make their own determination.

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    Angrykitten
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw one of those commercials today and was still so happy to see it!

    Guess Undheit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Breeding is sold as "the only option" because negative tests mean no new customers.

    MushroomHead22
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so now they are marketing pregnancy test commercials to people who think they're pregnant but don't want to be... so like r-ape victims, or people just going around having unprotected s-ex? im not quite sure why someone would be happy to not be pregnant, other than they weren't expecting it because if they don't want children they should be doing everything in their power to prevent it from happening....

    tl gmc
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even if you're taking birth control and use a condom each time, you should still use a pregnancy test once in a while. Birth control is only 98% effective with perfect use. That would mean never forgetting it one day, taking it at the exact time every day. Most people aren't perfect so the effect goes down. Condoms can and have broken. It's extremely rare, but even someone using birth control, a condom and the pull out method has a 1-3% chance of getting pregnant. So it's possible.

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    So, r/Antinatalism is a subreddit that supports the belief that having kids is morally wrong and can’t be justified.

    The subreddit encourages open debate among members (of which there are 215,000 at this point) and visitors alike, as long as everyone treats each other with empathy, compassion and respect.

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    #4

    I’m Speechless

    I’m Speechless

    sirennoises Report

    StretcherBearer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Man that's morbid. The part about projecting grief and identity on the kid is absolutely on point.

    Jessi Lovely
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So sorry, you're surrounded by idiot ignorant humans it seems.

    Šimon Špaček
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell them that he offered to cut off his pinky so you can keep a piece of him. And that you plan to make a necklace from it. Just traumatize them back.

    A C
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes to the jar of ashes from the burnt down house!!

    Lynne Bear Hugs
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm so sorry for what you are going through and shocked by the stupidity of those around you. They need to learn common sense and sensitivity. The only thing they should be doing is supporting you both. Good luck for the future, may you enjoy whatever time you have together.

    Shiva Ho
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a Sick culture we live in!

    Guess Undheit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nosing into people's lives like that is sexual harassment.

    BarkingSpider
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you saying we should have more sex? Because honestly, we're having as much as we can before he goes. I suppose we could amp it up though. I can let you know how that goes. Thanks or the advice, I'll go home and bang him right now!

    Jan Bowyer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unthinking people need to learn to MYOB. Sympathy to this woman and her partner

    Linda Riebel
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So sorry you've been subjected to this. Write to Miss Manners and ask for the perfect put-down!

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    #5

    Society's Expectation For Having A Dog vs. Having A Child

    Society's Expectation For Having A Dog vs. Having A Child

    Odd_Maintenance2680 , KimberlyDinaro Report

    Mrs Irish Mom
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is 100% spot on, the amount of kids born to sh!tty parents is alot but if you want to adopt a dog you get hone visits, forms to fill in ect but any junkie can walk out of a hospital with a new born baby 🤯 seen it in Ireland so many times 🤢

    Marcos Valencia
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, it's how adoption works. Imagine if you want to adopt a child.

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    The Doom Song
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm 40 and all I hear from people now is "oh the clock is ticking" It is infuriating.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately it's not ticking loud enough to drown them out.

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    Guess Undheit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because society can't control a woman's life if she has a dog. And as you can tell by the news, there's are fewer consqeuences for abusing a dog than having a medical procedure to get rid of an unwanted parasite.

    Layla Pollack
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and I don't agree with not being able to get an abortion. I know that you can still get one in most places. but in some places in the United States you can't get one. so if you live in one of those areas you have to drive miles away just to get an abortion. and yeah I know that people who can't have babies feel bad when other people are getting pregnant and getting abortions. but I think that it should be your own choice. if you wanna have an abortion then you should be able to get one in your area.

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    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "how big is your home" "Can you handle mornings" "How much money do you make" "Do you have time for long vigorous walks" These are the questions you should ask before having a child. A long vigorous walk with a dog is a literal walk in the park compared to the time and amount of vigor you need for a baby.

    KatDaddy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I found my cat in the trash...

    Sami-Jo Ross
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not even 30s anymore, there's people who think that's too old.

    keyboardtek
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When we chose to adopt a child, we had to write a soul searching essay explaining all the reasons we wanted a child. We had an evaluation from an adoption agency of our financial and home environment. There should be the same for everyone who wants a child. Except the reality is that most pregnancies are unplanned.

    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I keep getting targeted advertising for baby and pregnancy related products. I'm a woman who hasn't gone through menopause yet so obviously I have or am soon going to have TEH BEBBES!!

    Steve Hall
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I personally believe you should avoid both.

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    #6

    None Of This Makes Sense

    None Of This Makes Sense

    Odd_Maintenance2680 Report

    Tamra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not only does it not make sense, current US laws are actively endangering women in so many other ways, by forcing women to carry non-viable pregnancies to the point of severe, sometimes life-altering circumstances. In Louisiana, the abortion laws are so strict that there are cases of women undergoing c-sections to remove non-viable fetuses, rather than having the historically appropriately prescribed abortion. Women, we have a fight on our hands again, and it's a fight we MUST win.

    Nimitz
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That woman in Texas who had a non-viable fetus inside her. She sued the state but it was taking too long so she had the pregnancy terminated elsewhere, now they're going after her. And to be clear, that fetus was never going to make it. The Texas Supreme Court eventually ruled against her, now she might go to jail. So grateful to live in a first world country and not the US

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    WildHoneyPie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Vote! Vote blue! Push back. Don't let them shove women back to the dark ages! Round up everyone you know to vote blue.

    Salty.Hag
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If she gets pregnant it can't be helped, she still too young and lacking of maturity. My preacher got cool points this past week when he debated with someone in the church, that abortions weren't bad but a necessity. In his opinion some babies are better off not being born into a hard life and young ladies shouldn't risk their lives having these babies. I appreciate him for that!

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And there is no exception for rape or incest. The girl has already been through enough trauma, don't make her carry to term what was thrust upon her by a violent act.

    Bluonthefront
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's conservative, theocratic logic. It NEVER makes sense.

    Luke Branwen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the same as conservatives shouting "You're not a man, you're a girl!" at effeminate men and yet shout "You'll never be a real woman, you're a man!" at trans women. They have no principles other than punishing and bullying the "undesirable" people.

    Guess Undheit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The same for bisalps or other forms of sterilization. If a woman is 36 and has four kids, the mengeles will STILL try to talk her out of it. If a woman is 26, the mengeles will demand PERMISSION FROM A MAN (i.e. "husband"), make women jump through hoops, and waste their time for years. [ .................. ] To any women reading: If a "doctor" refuses to give you a bisalp referral, file a complaint with a medical board. Black marks on their records affect their "careers" and will make them pay attention.

    ElfVibratorGlitter
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can you trust me with a child if you can't trust me with a choice...

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    The issue of antinatalism is more than just not wanting to deal with having kids. It doesn’t officially state I don’t wanna as a reason behind it, but nobody’s stopping anyone from assuming that stance.

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    Anywho, there are a handful of reasons why antinatalists think reproduction is problematic and those can be boiled down to 5 key concepts.

    #7

    Say It Again Louder For The People In The Back

    Say It Again Louder For The People In The Back

    The_Pursuit_of_5-HT Report

    Flora Porter
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or, frankly, I'll sit quietly and enjoy being in the little house I worked hard for.

    keyboardtek
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes I sits and thinks. And sometimes I just sits. I believe that is some wisdom from Winnie The Pooh.

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    Dirk Daring
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You'll get bored of doing whatever you want" made me laugh. That statement drips with envy.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The best way to have meaning in your life is to be free to do what you choose to do.

    Jessica Hedges
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember someone telling me that they needed to have kids to give their life "purpose". Seems like a lofty goal to set on a child, not to mention an expensive purpose. Get a hobby, volunteer, learn a new skill. Plenty of other things in life to give you purpose without an expensive 18+ year commitment

    Whitefox
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good grief do I feel seen on this one! I'm in my late 40's no kids, Have rescue animals, Enjoy travel, learning German, have had my own business, have volunteered for charities and gone back to school. I am also still happy with my choices.

    Gavin Johnson
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m a Dad, it’s not WHO I am, it’s just what I am, that’s a fact, I’m a Dad. Meaning in my life comes from what I do, how I help others, how I help my daughter to lead a fulfilling life, what I enjoy, what I experience. If you not have children then you get to expand your horizons in a different way, grow in a different way, but that’s all your choice, you can simply watch the flowers grow and enjoy the sunshine. Hey you could even adopt when you are 40+ and spread some love that way. So many right options out there, you do you ok? 😀

    Jessi Lovely
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reproducing is technically creating non consenting life lol potential parents should consider if they can handle that responsibility.

    Bryn
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    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a teacher - I see your kids more than you do (:

    JayWantsACat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Then you'll want some meaning in your life." What a hilarious self-report, admitting that you just had kids because your life was s**t and you couldn't think of anything better to do with it to bring yourself meaning. "Whelp, might as well have some kids because I don't have anything to live for otherwise!"

    Pinco 60
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do have a child (and now a granddaughter) and I love them very dearly. But they don't give 'meaning to my life'. That comes from my job, my hobbies, the rest of my family and so more things.

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    #8

    skintightspandex , danipomry Report

    Awkward lady
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People should really mind their own business. It's your decision, but everyone thinks they know best.

    Emma S
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do some cashiers feel the need to ask questions why you're buying a very personal item? I've experienced this when buying pregnancy tests. I used to work in a supermarket and If someone is buying pregnancy tests or condoms, just scan and bag the item quickly.

    rorschach-penguin
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The correct sentiment is "I hope you get the result you're looking for." Not, "do you want a girl or a boy?!"

    P R
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the customer and the cashier have a personal relationship and are having a personal conversation initiated by the customer about this topic, this would be a good sentiment/response. Otherwise, cashiers should not comment on customer's purchases. Among other reasons, the customer may be buying items for someone else. And that is not anyone else's business.

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    Giraffy Window
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was late and SO scared of ending up with two under two yrs when I didn't know yet if I'd ever even want to have a second kid. Couldn't sleep and ended up at a 24hr grocery store in my pj's and unbrushed hair at 2am to pick a test up. Quietly, flat faced, flat toned, the cashier wished me good luck. It was good luck.

    Preity
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of colleague is always irritating me that I will want kids someday, so I was planning a trip to an international location and I told her I am looking forward to it, and she was like, it will be great if you will get pregnant while you are there, and I was like, but they do sell contraceptives there and ii know how to buy em, I loved her embarrassed face.

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why the hell would she say something like that? It doesn't matter where you are, there is no place that is "better" to get pregnant. Locations have no bearing on this issue at all!

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    Michael Largey
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "what am I hoping for? A little privacy would be nice."

    Lee Banks
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We bought four on Valentine's Day, and the cashier was soooo awesome. "I wish you whatever result you want! Have a great night!"

    Montanavanna
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was assaulted which resulted in a pregnancy. We are white, our son is not. People will ask, more than you could imagine, where does he get his color? So I tell them. The look on their faces is all the reward I need when someone thinks it is OK to just ask that to a stranger.

    Guess Undheit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As the joke meme says, a woman buys a pregnancy test and coathangers, and the clerk gives her a look.

    LynzCatastrophe
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bought one many years back and wished I could have gone somewhere with a self checkout (they were new at the time) simply because I was terrified someone would comment on it and I'd have to say "I hope it's negative"

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    #9

    So Ture

    So Ture

    Maxi_King_99 Report

    Nimitz
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What do you think it's like after you die? Probably exactly the same as it was before you were alive

    Mike Loux
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also acceptable: Former Fetus, or even better, Fetus Emeritus.

    DC
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... neither so...

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    The most straightforward reasons in support of antinatalism are the facts that [1] life entails inevitable suffering and that [2] death is inevitable.

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    In other words, why put someone through a life of indeterminate length, unknown perils (instant or chronic), struggles, strives and tribulations, for it all to end in an even more unknown end is unpleasant to say the least.

    #10

    This Is From A Real Anti-Aborter. You Can’t Make This Up… You Just Can't

    This Is From A Real Anti-Aborter. You Can’t Make This Up… You Just Can't

    ZAL-g3x4n1 , McMisoprostol Report

    Mrs Irish Mom
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope the kid brings her to court and wins when its older because yes im here in this sh!tty life because you talked an unfit mother into having me

    Nathan
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    I have a question, do you believe that if you are in a crappy situation that you should kill yourself. If your homeless you should just go jump off a cliff. While I do see the hypocrisy in this tweet and I don't think this is how us pro-lifers should deal with situation. I still believe that the world is better off with this child's life. I don't believe suicide is ever an option and I'm sure your agree. Pro-lifer's should be pushing for the continued support of children and mothers after the birth, if you really cared about the mother you would help us. But instead you just want to kill the problem, a standard not applied to any other similar situation, like homelessness or any other really bad and unfortunate struggle. While the pro-life movement should do more to help the mom and child and we should push for that more through our politicians, killing an innocent baby isn't the bandage solution we need. If you want a charity that I believe prolifers should strive to support and be

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    CherylTunt
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All pro life people should be required sign up to take in any unwanted pregnancies, if a woman wants to have an abortion and can carry the pregnancy to term safely, a pro life will get picked out of a lottery and congratulations you get to pay for all of the woman’s medical bills , a cost of living up to a year after the baby is born. I bet that shut a lot of people up quickly

    Scrappychick
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you mean Pro life people? Pro choice people advocate for the legal right for a woman to choose

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    Tamra
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And this is why people should mind their f*****g business and leave people alone when they're making very personal, private decisions. This woman is a self-righteous idiot.

    Lynne Bear Hugs
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh I've been saying this for years! To every anti abortionist out there, off you go, out into the Streets, bring home every homeless child who's parents never wanted them, you pay for their needs. Schooling, medical etc etc. Oh and take those newborn babies who's mum's were on d***s, it ok all your holier than though friends will help out! Absolute interfering nutters. How dare you tell any woman what she has to do with her body! Mind your own business!

    Rosee_y
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope this anti-abortion lady's marriage and physical health breaks.

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those anti-choice people claim to be "pro-life" but they are not. They are "pro-born" they don't give a damn once the baby is born. I think anyone who talks someone out of an abortion should automatically take in that baby, since they are so wanting the baby to be born

    Kraneia The Dancing Dryad
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A fun activity is walking up to the protesters at the clinics and say something like "why thank you for offering to take my child in! " Or "why thank you for offering to help me with my child! When can I expect the first check?" They will BACKPEDAL like crazy lol

    Marianne
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This woman is so close to getting it.

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    UsuallyClammy , _RobertSchultz Report

    Lou Cam
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've got two kids of my own and I feel exactly the same as the op. Outnumbered by kids sounds like a form of torture.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, you've had four verified erections. Congrats.

    The Doom Song
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've actually answered someone with "congratulations on being fertile"

    Guess Undheit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That male contributes as much time to raising those four sprog (*) as he did to creating them, about 10 minutes per kid per lifetime. [ ........................... ] * sprog, aka f~~k trophies

    DeeRay
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 right

    Ash
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh, it's okay, he's the dad. he doesn't have to do most of the work anyway.

    Jan Bowyer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The guy with four kids wants to show you how manly he is. Too bad fathering children doesn't do it. Hope he takes good care of his family. They're not just status symbols.

    Jimmy7
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We decided that with more than 2 and we'd have to shift from man coverage to zone, not something we wanted to design plays for.

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    #12

    This Is The Way

    This Is The Way

    He_who_naps , zeagan Report

    Lou Cam
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you please do jigsaws and read lengthy sci-fi sagas for me please?

    Not-a-Clue (she/her)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm doing that anyway. Happy to think of you while I'm enjoying myself.

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    Amelia Jade
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't want to sound argumentative. But I have three kids and I've never once felt like I didn't have time for hobbies or pastimes. I've never had to neglect hobbies or felt like I was lacking on free time. While raising my kids, I still have read mountains of books, participated in NaNoWriMo, earned three certifications in the medical field, went back to school to work towards my BA, painted, became a better cook, learned how to garden, traveled, hiked, participated in community theater, dabbled in dance and probably a million other things I can't recall at the moment. I incorporated the kids into a lot of it. I do not think I'm the exception. I think there is this idea that parents can't pursue hobbies, or fulfill wants like travel, etc. and it just isn't true in many cases.

    Salty.Hag
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this so much!! But I do have hobbies, and include my crotch goblins in some of them. I actually picked up painting a few months ago! :)

    LuLuBelle
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have ALL the Legos and they're all just for me.

    Mike Loux
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has major "If you don't sin, Jesus died for nothing" vibes. I approve.

    Gozer LeGozerian
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a childfree person, no, it's not. I'm not here to cater to parents who wants to be victims because of their own bad choices that prevents them from doing what I do.

    Gozer LeGozerian
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To clarify: I'm talking about parents who endlessly whine about their lives. Not those who are perfectly content with raising children and living their lives

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    This also roots into the idea of gambling with another person’s suffering. Sure, some (and, seemingly, a majority) of people turn out happy overall with the lives they lead, but there is never a guarantee for it.

    By proxy, extending your gene pool is akin to gambling with another’s suffering.

    #13

    End This Madness

    End This Madness

    Lvl100Magikarp Report

    Luke Branwen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should have chosen a different embryo since conservatives can still counter this with "BLUE LIVES MATTER"

    Dela Bee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was not prepared for a murder this early in the morning!!!!!

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    Rosemary
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did this once with a bat embryo. Nobody could tell the difference.

    Poison Ivy/Boo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I posted a meme of the scene of Lord Voldemort under the bench in Kings cross station (that ugly looking baby thing) and I had some nutjob go off on me about posting a pic of an abortion fetus. I mean seriously dude.....have you never seen the Harry Potter movies??! I tore him and whoever else commented on it a new arsehole! These people just pïss me off!! Not your body, not your choice!

    me McG
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so yum? .... a right angle turn to a comment on vegetarianism. 🥓

    Cari Owens
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They once had a "line up" of a human embryo, a chicken embryo and a reptile embryo at the same stage of development and asked people to pick out the human. No one could.

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    #14

    Being A Family Never Has To Require Going Through Childbirth

    Being A Family Never Has To Require Going Through Childbirth

    lauragarlic Report

    Nimitz
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has actually become a thing. I remember reading how 7 ladies got together, bought a mansion, and moved in together so they could retire and enjoy their golden years.

    MushroomHead22
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the only thing stopping you, and others from doing that, is yourself. you probably care too much what others might think of you.

    me McG
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Rule in question then becomes .... Who is responsible for cleaning up the mess? 🐕💩🐩💩🐕💩🐕💩🐩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩

    Regina Holt
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would still be less than if you had children!

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    #15

    Legendary Stuff

    Legendary Stuff

    Diabolicsoul Report

    Flamingo Croquet
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A "bloodline"? 3.8 billion years ago? Like when the first forms of life started evolving? What are you, a proud microorganism?

    Robert Beveridge
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mom always said I look like the trilobite side of the family

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    Jessi Lovely
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ummm, we are all part that bloodline though, so.....👀

    Guess Undheit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are less than 25,000 wild lions in Africa today, down from 200,000 in 1900 due to selfish and stupid humans hunting them. Many lions today are suffering from inbreeding due to a lack of breeding stock. There are EIGHT BILLION humans, the idea that there is a "shortage" is utterly laughable at a time when natural resources we use in industry and farming are running out.

    detective miller's hat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you knew my mother's family, you'd agree with me that sh!t should have ended centuries ago.

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, my catholic mother said that we were meant to populate the earth. Screw that. I do not want to be populating just because she read that in a book

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    DC
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah. I know some of my stuff is genetic. Don't want that on anyone...

    Dragons Exist
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "manage"??? I could have kids but why would I want any

    Gozer LeGozerian
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are some wild cases of delusions of grandeur out there

    Scott Rackley
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cardiovascular systems have only been present in organisms for the last 600 million years. But go ahead and pull a number out of your a*s.

    sturmwesen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    see: I am one of three full siblings. None of us have kids (as for my brother: as far as we know)... these genes and that level of damaged will not be missed 60 years from now.

    Sparky4
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aren't these the same people who think man just appeared 6000 years ago?

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    Then we have the argument of I didn’t ask to be born. It is generally accepted to ask someone for permission, but how do you do that with someone who won’t even be able to make decisions until several years into their life?

    The answer in the eyes of the antinatalist is to not even impose that choice by not creating that situation. But it does make you think.

    #16

    Truth

    Truth

    reddit.com , mxdshipwreck Report

    Tina Girard
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Life shouldn't be a grudge match in that if it sucked for me, it darned well better suck for you too

    Guess Undheit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I don't hit my kid. I have friends who say, 'what do you mean, you don't hit her? you gotta hit her! we got hit, when we were kids, remember? we got hit!' Then I have to have that awkward conversation where I explain that WE are not what I am aiming for." - Keith Lowell Jensen

    Amelia Jade
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once attended a meeting regarding an issue in the public schools. They were basically adopting guidelines to help navigate bullying, etc. in dealing with a specific marginalized group. This one girl got up to speak. She had graduated high school a year or two before. She was there to speak out against the guidelines because, "I was bullied through school, and no one helped me, so why should we help them?" I was just stunned by that attitude. That was back in 2017ish and I still can't wrap my head around her words.

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What the hell???!!! We should all hope that things are better for the people that come along after we do. Just because you suffered should not mean the suffering should continue on into the future

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    me McG
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chain of comforting grievance.

    Orange Frosting
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This should be at the top! I hate this saying so much.

    #17

    The Dream

    The Dream

    mydoghasdandruff , mondaypunday Report

    Charles McChristy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It it a better goal than, "I will have 2 kids then try and figure out how to make the tax payers foot the bill so I don't have to work."

    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of a joke from the book of jokes I had as a kid. "I wish I had enough money to buy a lion." "Why do you want a lion?" "I don't. I just want enough money to buy one."

    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So he wants to be a multi-millionaire ;)

    Daphne
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have the same goals lol

    Salty.Hag
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love this one, pretty smart!

    me McG
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Admirable, but be sure to subtract the cost of "free labor" .... washing dishes, mowing the lawn etc.

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "free labor" ... washing dishes . . . there will be more dishes to wash.

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    #18

    Is This What Republicans Want To Return To? Life Before Roe V Wade:

    Is This What Republicans Want To Return To? Life Before Roe V Wade:

    Antisocial_Nihilist Report

    horseloving panda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So fcking sad, and all caused by the removal of agency over their own bodies

    Tina Girard
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't remove something they never had to begin with

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    brittany
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    honestly we need to hear these stories. everyone needs to hear these stories. change the names of course for privacy, but people like to pretend this stuff doesnt happen. write it down and make a book out of it. preserve it before its lost

    kath morgan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you don’t let people have abortions, you drive them to other options.

    Marianne
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm shocked. Is it so common? That's why we need a right to abortion. Because every child deserves to be wanted.

    tl gmc
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look up twisted minds. There was one nurse that took the unwanted kids and ended up killing about 200 babies

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    Guess Undheit
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2000 years ago, it was normal practice in Europe to abandon babies in forests and leave them to die.

    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anti-abortionists arguing that abortion bans will save lives. No, dude. They will just make sure that abortion becomes more dangerous and painful, or that the baby’s life is short and painful.

    Kali Chaos
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whoa, I knew it was a terrible time but Holy bananas.

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    Lastly, some argue that there is an axiological asymmetry—the concept of good things and bad things not always having the same and opposing consequences when they are considered as existing or not existing—between good and bad things. With that logic, coming into existence by means of procreation always turns out to be a harmful thing.

    #19

    Congratulations Its A Tony

    Congratulations Its A Tony

    Wind_your_neck_in , andycompton_ Report

    Pamela24
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly, there are probably children who could use adoptive grandparents. You just have to look for them.

    Sven Horlemann
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I want to win the lottery. So what?

    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m a bit worried about my parents because I don’t really want kids and they’re fine with that but they’ve made several “jokes” about how my little brother better get busy then because they want some grandkids. And it’s weird because they’re very cool about almost everything.

    Bryn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some barely wanted their own kids. Why do they think they're "entitled" to grandkids?

    Wren
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grandpuppies and grandkitties

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You want grandkids? Would you treat them better than you treated me?

    Mason Kronol
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, I purposely didn't have kids because I would never leave my mom with a child over night nor my dad holding one for 5 minutes. Neither have been charged with anything but I don even trust them with pet sitting, especially my dad who I'm now NC. He loved animals but did not know how to properly care for them.

    Guess Undheit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I told my breeders, "Then you should have had another kid." They already had FOUR from my female sibling, the one they forced into a shotgun wedding after she got pregnant.

    #20

    The Breeding To Child Abuse Assembly Line

    The Breeding To Child Abuse Assembly Line

    lauragarlic , JoLuehmann Report

    Laugh or not
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am not grateful to my parents for food and lodging. I am grateful for the love and respect they show me - and the books, the story telling, and general fun I had in my childhood.

    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No reason you can't be grateful for both. I appreciate the effort my parents went to to keep a roof over our heads and keep us all fed and clothed.

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    Tracy Wallick
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THIS. I was adopted, which means my parents jumped through a LOT of hoops to get me, yet I was treated as a burden for needing to be provided the legal minimum (food, shelter, clothing) a parent has to provide for a child. Besides the fact that it is NOT a child's job to give their parent positive reinforcement, you don't get brownie points for providing the bare minimum to someone that you brought into the world and into your home.

    Nimitz
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember my parents being abusive af. Myself and my sisters all had severe depression and could barely function in our teenage years. All of us dropped out (2 have gone on to be doctors and we all got our diplomas, eventually) because we just couldn't take our terrible lives anymore. Then when we were 17-18, out the door. Myself I got told to not come home one day in December when it was -20 C outside. The kicker is the regular, "I did my best" or "I had it worse when I was your age" comments from them. You did less than the legally required minimum, eat s**t

    Jaya
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, it is so weird. You had kids because YOU wanted them, not because the kid asked to be born. Also, if you didn´t give the kid clothes and foods you would be committing a crime...

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, food, shelter, clothing. Is that the only reason you had kids, to just provide these three things? What about loving the child and nurturing them. Why have kids if you don't want to offer more than those bare minimums.

    #21

    The Only Victim When A Child Is Born, Is The Child. Period

    The Only Victim When A Child Is Born, Is The Child. Period

    pillboxhat Report

    HTakeover
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And if had consensual unprotected sex, you planned for the possibility of a child. (where biology allows the creation of a child).

    Rosemary
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Explain that to a couple of teenagers in the back seat of a car.

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    Corvus
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I love my children... BUT" (and the floodgates open)

    Jaya
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I disagree with the not being a victim part. Having a severely disabled or severely mentally ill child can be so hard to deal with. If your kid needs around the clock care, there's a lot of parents who get a burnout. And those parents are definitely the victims of life, because sometimes life sucks.

    Isabella
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And what if you did not but was forced to carry pregnancy by relatives and law in your country? what then. Legit question. I had my friend at school being forced for a kid. Their pills did not worked

    Mimi La Souris
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    signed up to a future adult human being, not a baby

    BarkingSpider
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My child has developed several types of health problems and I do everything I can to advocate for her. I wish I could take it all away, but I wouldn't trade her for the world because she is awesome. You don't get to pick. If you choose to give birth, you take it all and you love them, period.

    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone who is probably not your daughter, but speaking from the position of the child: thank you so much. Without your advocacy I would be in much worse of a position. Thank you. It means so much.

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    The PanDA
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    as a father, I accept these truths.

    UnicornSnotRules
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We adopted our son from a Russian orphanage 25 years ago this year. Even though he was supposedly "healthy", we knew there was a good possibility he was going to have issues of some sort (and he does). You need to be prepared to accept that if you're going to be a parent.

    A. Starhawk Hunt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rape. Forced incest. Child molestation, resulting in children. You damned well are the victim, and taking away choice without proviso for situations like these, just supercharges the victimization.

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    That last argument can be extended to include a more global reasoning.

    One of the bigger arguments is sustainable population. This, of course, refers to the idea that the Earth can support so much until it becomes unable to provide enough to people to live, let alone thrive.

    #22

    reddit.com Report

    Kristal
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still have to hire a sitter for my cat when I travel

    Sathe Wesker
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine just goes to my moms where they are very happily entertained, win-win for both of us. She does want grandkids but I’ve made it clear it’s not in my agenda. Now she calls my two cats her “grand-cats”.

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    Charles McChristy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like "tuggywuggy" has spent a lot of time trying to convince himself that he is not miserable.

    The Shark
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think myself more important than progeny when said progeny don't exist. I'm not voluntarily creating another person so I can desperately find some meaning in my already unwanted meaningless life.

    Chilli
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    anyone else's brain go 'Fruit salad yummy yummy' when they read The Wiggles?

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Living your best life is not the sign of a failed human life. It's kinda the opposite.

    Amelia Jade
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not gonna lie, back in the day I totally wanted to go see the Wiggles live. It would have been a blast. I did get to see Yo Gabba Gabba.

    Bryn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, the wiggles look pretty cooll, ngl

    My O My
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wiggles sounds like gummy worms to me. So yummy, who wants some, I'll throw a round

    Julie Love
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They didn't say they left their kids without a sitter while in Italy, sheesh.

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    #23

    Enough Said

    Enough Said

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    pfeils wife
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel for that Columbine Survivor. Can you even imagine the children of Sandy Hook or Uvalde when they become old enough to make that choice as well? Maybe (hopefully) things will be different by then.

    Přemek Marek
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do you think it will be different in a few years. I mean that as a real question, because looking from Europe, I see absolutely nothing being done that would help, like adequate psychological help, except for making songs to help normalize hiding in the dark and companies profiting by designing collapsible bulletproof shelters that double as a blackboard wall when not in use...

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    Guess Undheit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The kids that survived the thousands of school shootings are starting to vote, and they're not fooled. They'll vote against anyone that opposes gun control.

    me McG
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every empathetic human being knows in there heart that a major change is needed NOW!!!!! ... VOTE for the party offering real solutions ... even if it is not "your party". Get this done and then return to your norm.

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just because some children were able to get over the trauma, doesn't mean they all did.

    Tamra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Columbine survivors are old enough to be parents now, and absolutely nothing has changed. Nothing. The deaths of those children changed nothing. This infuriates me beyond all expression.

    pfeils wife
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm right there with you Tamra. So much so, that when Uvalde happened, I had to leave work, I couldn't take it anymore. For context, I never leave work, I am always at work, never using all my pto. but this sh-it breaks me.

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    Mia Hamsa
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have met a columbine survivor, he was self proclaimed "fixed up for life and never want to do anything with permanence".. so.. no.. don't think so :P

    #24

    I Mean... She Said What We Are All Thinking

    I Mean... She Said What We Are All Thinking

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    dancebunny
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read that as “stop having children you can’t eat” . I must be hungry 😂

    Guess Undheit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Polar bears. If the mother can't find enough food, she'll eat her babies.

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    HTakeover
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I've got no option but to sell you all for scientific experiments... God has blessed us so much, I can't afford to feed you anymore...me mind's made up. I've given this long and careful thought, and it has to be medical experiments for the lot of you." - Monty Python's Meaning of Life

    athornedrose
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this has "a modest proposal" vibes

    Kaedyn Walsh
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "We care for the lives of the pre born. Once born, f**k them all." that's precisely it.

    Jaya
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    1 year ago

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    Of course, if you're already struggling, you shouldn't get another kid. But we don't know her circumstances: Maybe they made great money when they decided to have kids but recently became poor through no fault of their own? Or maybe they had 2 kids and wanted a third, but happened to get triplets.

    My O My
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely! Or maybe the damn condom ripped. There are so many reasons why people come into this kind of situation that I don't think it's ours to judge. As long as the parents don't spend their money on cigarets and booze rather then on food. Why were you downvoted?

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    Sonja
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really dislike this. We have no idea about her actual situation. Could as well be she could indeed feed them when she had them but fell on bad luck. Shaming people for having children is just as bad as shaming them gor not having them. And if you see a child in need, you better help and don't mock the parents. This is horrible

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not horrible at all. It's impossible to verify and it's no one's responsibility but the parent's to take care of their own children, which can include getting on public assistance, applying for jobs, going to food banks, contacting churches on their own, et cetera. If they actually do have a child (or children) hopefully they have managed to locate the assistance they need. There are agencies that will help far more than e-begging. It is no one's responsibility to PayPal, CashApp, Venmo, Skrill, Zelle, whatever someone money online just because they claim to have kids.

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    keyboardtek
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They might be the wife of a radical Christian Republican who believes birth control is a sin.

    ofcrjackson
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Food banks. Food pantries. Donate your blood/plasma for money. Food stamps. WIC. Soup kitchen. Local charities.... Imagine having the tech to send this post, but not using it to Google your local resources.

    Jaya
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do we know that every town in every English speaking country has such charities? Or that there aren't reasons why she isn't eligible to get help from them? And in some countries you can't get money for donating blood/plasma, I think the UK is one of those, but I'm not sure.

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    Michelle my Belle.
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The post is sad and the comment is judgy and s****y.

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I disagree entirely. It's a form of online begging, the respondant is not judgy and everyone is sick of seeing people post things on social media (social media is s**t anyway, but who cares?) begging in a roundabout way.

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    DC
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well ... you could feed the children. To the children. Solves both issue, don't it?

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    Sustainable population estimates range from 650,000 to 9.8 billion, with 8 billion (with 8.1 being the current global population as of this article) being the average of what most think is sustainable.

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    #25

    Actually If You Need Kids To Feel Successful, You’re The Problem

    Actually If You Need Kids To Feel Successful, You’re The Problem

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    Guess Undheit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kids are f~~k trophies, not "necessities" or "accessories".

    Ephemeral Mochi
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Respectfully, I disagree to an extent. Kids are not f~~k trophies either, they're living, sentient little human beings.

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    "Disembodied voice"
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll happily be the problem over here with my pets and Partner

    SmooshyFries
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I loved being a mom, stuck in the house, playing with my girls and the other kids around us, all adults now. But I totally understand other people's choice not to have kids and respect their reasons why. While I would LOVE to have a grandchild, the world is a heavy place now. Life is a struggle. I love my unborn grandchildren enough to not need to meet them here and can wait for Heaven

    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll happily stay the problem for the rest of my life!

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    #26

    Exactly

    Exactly

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    Jessi Lovely
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know someone who used to do meth and stuff and when she got pregnant she immediately stopped and cleaned up her act but I wouldn't say it was the child that changed her, just the specific thing that happened at that time that pushed her to change. To tell your child they are your Savior.... That's a lot of pressure like they ain't Jesus

    The Shark
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel awful saying it, but I'm fairly sure that's why my mom had me. My "spirit" asked to be born.". No it absolutely did not, mother. Now my spirit is simply continuing to wait to die. My "spirit" should have made better choices.

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "honestly" sounds like some sh!t coming from an anti-choice person trying one more way to prevent abortion.

    Salty.Hag
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eh....to each it's own, if that's how she feels then good for her.

    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, frankly without more context I see nothing wrong with her post. If anything the reply is bloody obnoxious. But again, there is no more context... are they in a pro-life discussion? Was her comment in a family chat? Or a friends chat or what?

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    1 year ago

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    All I see is Moobies. I am (not) sorry.

    #27

    Finally The Truth

    Finally The Truth

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    Tamra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm gonna grab my popcorn and wait for someone to refute this. 🍿

    Freddy M. (He/Him)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, if they believe it's murder they could think they'd go to hell for it. (I'm atheist and prochoice btw, so I don't agree with this logic)

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    Cecil
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I kid you not, there are Chritians who believe aborted fetuses go to "Limbo".. a special purgatory... not Heaven or Hell. That's the kind of psycho most of these people worship. That's why nothing anybody says gets through to them.

    T.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Their reason being, because the babies haven't been baptised.

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    Robert Beveridge
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congrats on finally tuning the censorbot correctly

    Cassidy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was about to comment: WHO THE F CARES, WE CAN READ THE CENSOR!!!

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    brittany
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i cant speak for other religions, but in my ex cult (no longer a member, solid atheist now) we were taught that miscarried/aborted, born sleeping babies or kids who werent old enough to comprehend jesus/god did not go to heaven. that when Jesus came back they would be resurrected on earth and have to endure the same trials and tribulations as others before all evil is wiped out forever. and that most of them would not pass the test. so for them having a baby that passed in utero or shortly thereafter was not a good thing.

    Salty.Hag
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My preacher (baptist) might be the exception, he is pro-choice and I just found this out which made me even happier to be in that church.

    zovjraar me
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's really nice! i love hearing about sensible churches.

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    Michelle my Belle.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is how I was taught in my church. If a child or fetus isn't given a chance for its soul to be saved it gets into heaven anyway. I don't believe in God but if I did he wouldn't be w***y nilly tossing babies into hell.

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    #28

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    Lorraine Woollands
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mum started at me not long after my. 16th birthday about wanting grandkids. I have never wanted kids, she finally stopped talking about them when I was about 32. I have problems, I am overweight, I have mental health troubles and I am a diabetic. There is a history of cancer in my family, my father, Uncle and at least one aunt, all on my fathers side all died of cancer. Why would I want pass my genes on knowing all this?

    Amelia Jade
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I fired a therapist for making a comment about my kids having kids. I was trying to talk about how I was struggling with them getting older--simply because I just miss all the firsts, and the fun/wonder of them being little. I love who they have become, but I wanted a way to not dwell on the past so much. Her solution? "Well, look on the bright side. This just means you're that much closer to having grandkids." First--I don't really see how that would solve my problem at all. Second--my kids shouldn't have to have kids so that my problems can be fixed. Third--my adult kids are nowhere near having kids (the oldest has stated she probably won't ever), and I fully support that. It was such a dismissive thing to say, and a huge assumption to make.

    Giraffy Window
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am amazed that a therapist would state that babies are a means to fixing anything! That is not only completely incorrect, but SO dangerous to perpetuate. Yikes. I'm glad you gave them the boot. I fired mine when they asked me what the point of seeking an ADHD diagnosis for myself and deeply struggling kid would be; those are inside thoughts, and therapists are supposed to be trained in objective arms length interaction.

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    Lou Cam
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't want my kids to have kids. I'm totally convinced society hasn't much longer left so quite happy for them to live out their lives as best they can before it all goes to s**t.

    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I knew a guy who got himself snipped precisely because he felt his genes shouldn't be passed on. I agree - he was a world class a*****e.

    detective miller's hat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm so grateful my parents have never pulled the "when are you having kids?!?" BS with me.

    Natalie Doran
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank goodness that my parents couldn't give less of a sh*t about whether I have kids and are just proud of my actual accomplishments.

    whiterabbit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This actually makes me feel terrible

    Lee Banks
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am 100% the last of my bloodline (maternal side). Mom is an aging hermit, and okay with this. My dude and I would make amazing parents, but know our limitations.

    Aileen Grist
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    1 year ago

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    I started in at my stepdaughter when she was 16 to have kids - as a form of birth control - knowing she was rebelling against having so many parents (father, mother, and 2 stepmothers). I was right too when friends of hers were having children in their early 20s, she waited until she was really, really sure she and her husband both wanted them.

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    #29

    Lmfao

    Lmfao

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    devotedtodreams
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've always hated this response from people. Like, well, I'm here now, so quit with the dumb "What if". Sometimes, I caught myself thinking: "Well, if yours hadn't had you, there would be one less person I'd have to hear this b******t from." -.-

    HTakeover
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I wouldn't be naked with only long hair and a garland, while being creeped on by a dude wearing both a tunic and a toga with a feathered cap, discussing making babies."

    Jaya
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you also pro-rape, because some kids wouldn't have been there if their mom hadn't been raped?

    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother once mentioned that she regrets having had kids and I said "sometimes so do I. It would solve all my problems"

    LynzCatastrophe
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey! This is from the Little Mermaid! (NOT the movie)

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    #30

    Screaming

    Screaming

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    Tamra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I struggled with infertility for 16 years. Did I also believe in a woman's right to abortion? Bet your a*s I did.

    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would you make a smart a*s comment to another person who said they can't have kids that they should get giant, "infertile" earrings though? That last comment from Clown is pretty horrible.

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    Morphuny
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it mean? Yes. But is it also a freaking hilarious comeback? Also yes.

    Kraneia The Dancing Dryad
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unsure I'd have earrings like that, not because I'm sensitive, they just look goofy 🤪

    pfeils wife
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe the Krazy Russian American should adopt.

    Michelle my Belle.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the irony is she says "of her own." So not willing to foster or adopt...imagine that.

    My O My
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't stated anywhere that she isn't willing to adopt. The post is about abortion and, in all fairness, you can only have an abortion of your very own child.

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    Lyrica Melody
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, but the sheer size of those just makes me wince... I couldn't wear anything even half that size without a constant headache.

    ElfVibratorGlitter
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So because you can't have children other women have to have children? THAT makes me sick

    The Shark
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    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it a little messed up the hoops look like bones? Or is that deliverate😂

    Piglet
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's meant to look like bamboo.

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    Trista JW
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clown's response was perfect!

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    Whatever the case, it’s a choice and everyone’s free to make it. So, please choose your takes and stories on the matter in the comment section below.

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    #31

    It Do Be Like That

    It Do Be Like That

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    im2tense
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That tape works better than a baby in that relationship.

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, in bad relationship, thinking having a baby will make things better. I can think of another use for that miracle tape. And it is not gonna be comfortable

    BarkingSpider
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where'd you get this picture of my family?

    #32

    Same Here

    Same Here

    alikhatrii , ThisIsTiaRose Report

    Lou Cam
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, if I had to make the decision again now I wouldn't have kids. Mine are teens and I'm totally crippled with anxiety over their future lives and quite rightly as society probably only got another 50-100 years before total apocalypse so yeah not a good time period to create more people to suffer.

    Brian Droste
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The apocalypse is coming sooner than you think.

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    geezeronthehill
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a teenager back in the 60s and aware of the overpopulation problem, I figured that I should only have one child; a replacement for me. Then my older siblings each had two children. There went my plan, I was already more than replaced. Then I met the love of my life. She had a son. Good enough for me, I raised him with her and called it good. He's a fine man.

    My O My
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you care about said s**t go into politics, and change sth!

    #33

    That Would Have Been Pretty.. Pretty.. Pretty Sweet

    That Would Have Been Pretty.. Pretty.. Pretty Sweet

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    Laugh or not
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't have a conversation with a brain-dead moron about my body autonomy.

    Deborah B
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not really a negative. I'm disabled, live with chronic pain, and I'm depressed. I'm constantly afraid of the future. I would not have signed up for this life.

    General Anaesthesia
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anti-abortion, forced birth, anti-choice, not pro-life.

    Giraffy Window
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not looking to die, but the idea of reincarnation or any form of "coming back" REALLY exhausts me.

    My O My
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would have saved me a s**t ton of suffering! - brought to you by an accidental child

    Starwhisper Nighthush
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would have saved me from suffering with crappy parents, since I was a mistake (my mom blamed me for her not getting into stewardess school and for her being stuck in a crappy marriage [dad blamed me for that as well]).

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    Jaya
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pro-raper, to a child who was conceived through rape: "And what if your mom wasn't raped, huh?"

    Sami-Jo Ross
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would feel that the world as a whole would be better without my presence.

    Rosemary
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "The universe may be as great as they say, but it wouldn't be missed if it didn't exist." -Piet Hein

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    #34

    These F**ks Hate Women And They Aren't Even Trying To Hide It Anymore

    These F**ks Hate Women And They Aren't Even Trying To Hide It Anymore

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    HTakeover
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A little backstory: she went in for medication for cluster headaches. IYKYK. Anyway, the neurologist straight up told her it might interfere with the fetus... if she ever got pregnant. She said if that had zero plans for kids and if she did get pregnant she'd opt for an abortion. He doubled down and said that things were getting trickier on that and that she needed to bring her partner in on the conversation before deciding something like that. She currently has a lawsuit open against the hospital network for discrimination under the ACA's anti-discrimination provisions and the Anti-discrimination Act for prioritizing an imaginary fetus that doesn't even exist over herself.

    RedMarbles
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This poor woman. Cluster headaches are supposed to be one of the most painful, debilitating conditions out there.

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    Weird Panda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s terrible and I hope she gets the medication she deserves.

    ofcrjackson
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was 17, I desperately needed Accutane for very painful cystic acne. All they did was notify my mother and me of the possible birth defects of I got pregnant, then put me on birth control. Every month I got blood tests and had to confirm that I was taking my BC pills with condoms as a backup (they wouldn't take my abstinence as a form of birth control). Give this poor woman her meds and start her on birth control if it makes you feel better. Yeesh. In a perfect world, she would have her meds without jumping through all the hoops, but until that time arrives, figure something else out besides the "bring your partner with you to talk about your body" argument.

    Maggie Fulton
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not cystic acne, but wanted Accutane. The doctor would only give me a half dose (useless) because I was in my 20s and might get pregnant even though I assured him I wasn’t sexually active, if I were I’d go on the pill, plus I didn’t want children and wouldn’t have the kid even if I did get pregnant. But what did I know. It was just my life.

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    Dark Pearl
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if I had the money I'd buy her the medication myself, I don't care how illegal it is

    rorschach-penguin
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, you're of childbearing age! We can't give you chemo, that might hurt any baby!!

    Lee Banks
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The level of disgust I have for denying her treatment is beyond words. She needs help, and has bodily autonomy.

    Guess Undheit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    F~~king mengeles with penises should NOT be deciding or controlling women's health care. Look up Gretchen Molannen and how "doctors" treated her, didn't take her problems seriously and what happened to her. Whether it's migraines, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, or one of many conditions that affect women, male butchers (so-called "doctors") don't care as long as women's bodies are available for male pleasure and orgasm. [ https://www.tampabay.com/features/humaninterest/gretchen-molannens-legacy-suffering-suicide-and-a-journalists/2154587/ ]

    Julie Love
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.jezebel.com/woman-with-severe-chronic-pain-was-denied-medication-fo-1849569187

    Helena
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It sucks that womens bodily autonomy is such a mess that doctors risk jail or steep fines just for treating patients. Women face death, disfigurement, and multiple other egregious things. All could be solved with simple bodily autonomy written into law.

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    #35

    For Real

    For Real

    thelesbiannextdoor Report

    Bec
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, they were having 8kids because some would die, they may not have had access to birth control, or they had 8 to help with the farm or whatever business, or to help raise the other 7 kids.

    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or there'd been a war that took out a massive portion of the male population and the government was actively saying "have babies!"

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    Alexandra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So true. It just takes a power outing to prove the point.

    #36

    We Know A Thing Or Two Because We've Seen A Thing Or Two

    We Know A Thing Or Two Because We've Seen A Thing Or Two

    Flying_Ninja_Bunny , iholytrojan Report

    Mrs Irish Mom
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Myself/hubby 1 kid and she called me selfish for not giving my kid a sibling.. her my ex friend has 5 kids and 3 in care/2 living with family members

    Bols
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good she is an ex friend! Poor kids though :( I hate this sibling pressure :/

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    Trista JW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm 40. never had kids, never wanted kids, never will have them. Not everyone wants, or even likes, goblins.

    Salty.Hag
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im a mother of 3 and told my oldest (24 who I had at 18 and no I do NOT recommend!!) to hold off on having children. Enjoy your life, travel, experience things, then if you in the feels to have a kid when you're like 30? Go for it, if not? I'm ok with being the grandma of a doggo.

    Amelia Jade
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. 27? That is still so young. I was 26 when I had my oldest and THAT is young but everyone in my family was all, "It's about damn time." Every woman on my mom's side going back generations had a baby by age 19. I was the first to wait so long. Of my two female cousins--one also waited til mid 20s, and the other decided not have any. We broke the chain. I met my husband at 19. I'm grateful we had several years together before we deiced to have kids. I always tell my kids, bond with your partner, give yourselves years of just the two of you before throwing a baby into the mix. Right now none of my kids think they want kids--and that is cool too. I would love to be a doggo grandma.

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    #37

    ai_chou_qiong , Aella_Girl Report

    Luke Branwen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not at all a fan of eugenics or similar practices, but the state of today's world makes me think that there should be at least SOME basic assessment for people who want to reproduce.

    just me
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If we were able to implement such a system in a fair/unbiased way, without abuse by those in power, we probably wouldn't need it, though. Maybe we could do incentives for people that take parenting/child development classes?

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    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If someone is suffering with deep emotional issues, she should not be forced to have a baby. People with deep emotional issues might be more prone to unplanned pregnancy due to situations she gets into.

    Frankie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friend had kids before knowing she had adhd and ptsd. It's been incredibly rough.

    My O My
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or, hold on, a health insurance system where everybody can go to therapy free of charge

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    #38

    Thinking You Can't Love Someone As Much As Your "Own" Child Is Such Nonsense

    Thinking You Can't Love Someone As Much As Your "Own" Child Is Such Nonsense

    reddit.com Report

    setsuriseikou
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone who was raised by two magnificent women, while being absolutely not blood-related to one of them, I say they don't.

    Luke Branwen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm currently pretty much decided I don't want my own children, but I'm fairly open to adopting one. What I often hear is "You won't love it as much as you'd love your own!" Like... wtf? Family is about love, not genes. IMO people who say this care more about their ego and their bloodline than the child itself.

    Tamra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have two dear friends who adopted. Never have I seen children who are more loved and cherished.

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    Preity
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love my doggo more than any human that I currently share my genes with, this is a strong point not to procreate.

    Sami-Jo Ross
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't have my mom's genes but she raised me all the same, and people believe we're actually related. She's a pain in my posterior but I love her all the same.

    Natalie Doran
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad isn't my biological father, but he's more of a dad than my biological father ever was, and I love him to death.

    MushroomHead22
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why do so many people in the world think their opinion matters? stop having opinions and let people live...

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    #39

    My Kids Will Surely Cure Cancer

    My Kids Will Surely Cure Cancer

    ENDNOTE1337 Report

    Cassidy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like, the censors are getting reasonable...

    #40

    No License Needed To Make Babies

    No License Needed To Make Babies

    Blastbeast Report

    Me Oh My
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, over-fishing and having babies are both bad for the environment.

    Cosmo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Parenthood? Anyone? Keanu Reeves?

    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the government thought they could get away with charging for a baby license I'm sure they would. Besides, they already make a killing on taxes related to baby products :P

    #41

    Oops!

    Oops!

    reddit.com Report

    Me Oh My
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, took them long enough to admit it.

    CORGI QUEEN
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    anyone else think the person holding the baby is holding on too tight???

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been alive for decades, I can confirm

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    #42

    Nanven123 Report

    Rizzo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Overpopulation IS a thing. Use condoms.

    Luke Branwen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Overpopulation isn't as big of a problem as resource distribution. We could easily feed all the people of Earth and much more, if capitalism didn't force us to throw away perfectly good food just because it can't be sold for profit.

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    Guess Undheit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A collapsing birth rate is THE BEST THING that can happen to the environment. Population collapse is inevitable, and a negative birth rate is the LEAST painful way compared to the others (environmental collapse, war, starvation/famine, disease, etc.).

    Nimitz
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The one that really gets me is racist/conservative/religious boomers going on about how "we" need to have more kids because "they're" starting to outnumber us. And then they start spewing replacement/religious bigotry. Too bad y'all were so toxic no one will follow in your footsteps

    Bryn
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a teacher, I can guarantee you there are plenty of kids. Declining birh rate isn't always a bad thing.

    whiterabbit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately, I think it's more of an 'Idiocracy' situation happening.

    Mia Hamsa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Economies are literally a pyramid scheme, banking on future generations to buy into investments and housing, pay into pensions (for the already old) etc etc.. like you can't make this shiz up.

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    elon mush claims that more people means more people who might find a cure for cancer. Well, the funds for education would be better put to use with LESS childen. Teachers would not be so stretched thin, overworked, and not supported enough. The better an education a child gets, the more likely they can go on to better things, like finding a cure for cancer. (plus there's the thing about polution caused by more people that leads to cancer)

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    #43

    Just Saying... I Agree. I Mean Have People Seen Our Species?

    Just Saying... I Agree. I Mean Have People Seen Our Species?

    pillboxhat Report

    devotedtodreams
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. I believe the world would be better off without our species. I mean, no other species has harmed the planet the way we did (and are)...

    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not advocating suicide here, but frankly people who say this are hypocrites because they keep on living. Anyone *genuinely* serious about it would already be gone. Besides, while we have undoubtedly damaged the ecosystem, we also have the capacity to repair it. So rather than advocating for extinction, how about advocating for positive action on climate change, planting more trees, cutting pollution, reducing consumerism etc.

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    keyboardtek
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The sex drive is such a strong life force. Thousands of years of religion's dogma have not been able to get non married people to stop having sex. Humans will probably survive any apocalyptic event and continue to reproduce. They will probably even be having sex during the apocalyptic event.

    Suck it Trebek
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Humans are the worst thing this world has ever seen.

    Sami-Jo Ross
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Humanity is a plague and needs to be flushed.

    brittany
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    fun fact, if every single person stopped ahving babies right now, we would be extinct in 100-110 years (i know some live to 114, but i doubt any one would want to if they was the last old fart around)

    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Less than that because the 100 year olds wouldn't be able to care for themselves well enough to survive. Who is going to farm for example. Or work in the power plants?

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    Incognito11
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    1 year ago

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    We do realize that literally all life on earth nearly died when CO2 levels got down to 180ppm, at 150ppm its game over.....and that humans are credited with bringing co2 back to sustainable levels?

    #44

    hownpopurt Report

    Luke Branwen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...but at least he gets to have a kitten, which is an upside.

    Tottie Bee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well...that's some unprecedented whiney-ness

    SirWriteALot
    Community Member
    1 year ago

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    Come on, this is stupid.

    Isabella
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And why exactly is this stupid? it is not. As a severely ill person who was abused by blood relatives I find it legit question. My parents can sue me for financial support, because that's what law and society expects from a child of old folks - to give them support or money or both. I as an adult over 18, severely ill, who was never offered full time normal paying job, cannot sue them for money support because I am adult and I should manage. Well I do not. Society forbids me from it. Capitalism does not allow it. What do I do? And why is it stupid? they made me - let em pay my bills then.

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    #45

    Hopeful Living

    Hopeful Living

    Zissoou Report

    Salem
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my. I think I’m in this one

    Sobri Kate
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do want to be alive for this simply because of the immortality it implies.

    LynnSynn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my new screensaver.

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    #46

    I Have Never Felt A Meme More

    I Have Never Felt A Meme More

    Pete_the_rawdog Report

    Luke Branwen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I often think about how freakin' sinister the phrase "earn a living" is.

    Kaedyn Walsh
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And to make it worse: our hourly wage is what we're worth. Take someone making $15/hr. They're giving an hour of their already limited time, spending hours +/- 5 days/wk around ppl they are meh about, just to get 15 pieces of paper an hour. Their work, time, physical/emotional health, etc is worth 15 pieces of paper for each hour. And it's not even high quality paper. It's thin, dirty af, crumpled up, some ppl get killed for their pieces of paper, etc. So.... How many pieces of paper are you worth each hour at your job?

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    Gozer LeGozerian
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And we're supposed to be grateful to be here? Pfffft

    MushroomHead22
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you have to work to get beer? like is this psychologist even trying? you gotta play into their demons.

    Robert Beveridge
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always thought that when people don't want to work, they just want to bang on the drum all day

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    #47

    It's Truly A Mental Disease At This Point

    It's Truly A Mental Disease At This Point

    glamazonc Report

    TheMagicOfBeingMia (She/Her)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don't need to get pregnant you need to get out of that marriage and fast.

    Tamra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This poor woman has been filled with some misogynistic bull$hit.

    pfeils wife
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Until I read your comment, I hadn't even thought that it could be satire. Now, I can only hope that it is!

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    Little Wonder
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ma'am, you're posting this in public.

    HTakeover
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a fantastic cry for help (hopefully). Everybody else will know what it really means while her POS boy will think more highly of himself.

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    Lee Banks
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What scares me the most about this is that the last sentence is misspelled. If it were satire, they would've made sure it was right.

    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ewwwwwwwwwww nooooooooo why did you SAY it like that

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    #48

    Per_Sona_ Report

    Morphuny
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Combined with: „Problems? Your Generation doesn’t even know what problems are!“

    Salty.Hag
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I truly hated hearing that from my mom!! My whole childhood it's alls I heard. "Lucky I don't beat you as much as my mom beat me!" If I had a nickel!!

    Guess Undheit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I cut them off over 20 years ago. Never contacted them again, only tracked them to make sure they don't know where I live. When they died, I felt relief, not "regret" or "remorse".

    Ross “Sarcastic Dad”
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In fairness, that would be a LOT less trauma. I was shooting more for giving my kids 10% of my trauma. That seems more attainable.

    MushroomHead22
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    great so i'll pass on 25% to mine, they'll pass on 12.5% to theirs, who'll pass on 6.25% to theirs, and so on an so forth until we circle back to 100% trauma.

    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was another thread here in the last few days about cringe words and actions. "Trauma" was one of them. Unless this person is saying their parents (and be inference the grandparents) were actually abusive this is BS.

    EmJay
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and...? you still traumatized me so shut the f up

    #49

    reddit.com Report

    Luke Branwen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Parents teach you to stand and fight for your beliefs until these beliefs are different than theirs.

    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ALL kids are smaller versions of their parents. Good, and bad kids. You can always see and hear their parents in the way they talk and act. Even "bad" or "troublesome" kids you can almost always see behaviour that's a direct copy of their parents.

    BisexualBat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Noooo, you need to get multiple perspectives. Me: I did, that was how I reached this conclusion. Parents:REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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    #50

    Simple As That

    Simple As That

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    Amy E
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My soul would just go to another meat suit if I was to be alive in this time and plane.

    keyboardtek
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If reincarnation turns out to be real, I want to come back as a Toyota Camry. They last forever.

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    Rachel Parker
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same as if that particular sperm had never met that particular egg.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Then you'd be sitting here talking to yourself, right?"

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    #51

    This Guy Gets It

    This Guy Gets It

    istandostoievsky Report

    Mia Black
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who has to go through the problems earlier generations created and actual generations seem to ignore ignore enough to let it burn.... Poor kids. I have a hard time to express joy for newborns in my friends circle. Our gift to the kids is a planted tree in their name but it's only a small sign of hope and nothing more I fear

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And creating a new person will just make traffic worse!

    Tamra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eh, this one is a little pessimistic. There are a lot of wonderful things to experience in life, but I get the point of this post, so I won't go on about it. I mean, I get what they're saying, but there's so, SO much more.

    #52

    More Like "I'm Not Happy But My Kids Will Make Me Happy"

    More Like "I'm Not Happy But My Kids Will Make Me Happy"

    Jax_Gatsby Report

    Salty.Hag
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So far this is true for my kids! They don't need to know what I am going through. My job is to care and nurture them, not make them my therapist, nor include them in my problems. I was abused as a child, you best believe I'm breaking that mold!

    Bryn
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe not when they're little & don't understand. As they get older & learn more, I think it's okay to start telling them more. Now that I'm an adult, my mom is sharing some of the stuff she went through. Not only does it make me apreciate her more, I also have the capability and willingness to help her.

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    #53

    Admirable_Ground8663 Report

    Susie Elle
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a lotta words for saying you regret your life choices

    Maul!
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is precious!! Can’t decide if this lady is jealous, cranky or just unsure. If only people at DW were the ones with kids, then how would she ever expect to skip ‘ALL THE LINES’ 🤔

    sturmwesen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never wanted to go to DW... but strangely now I do...with all the non parents I know

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not a fan of DW either, but I think it is funny how she is upset at adult buying "useless c**p" will bring joy to Aiden

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    Jessica Hedges
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So it wasn't that the slutty woman took the last mickey mouse pretzel from "Poor Aiden's mouth", but more so mom didn't want to wait in line? Got it

    Kristal
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am proud to be hated by this excuse of a human being. Everything tastes better mickey shaped! Also, there is more than one place to get a Mickey pretzel and they do NOT research how to be efficient in the park. There are even parent swap lines/single rider for adults taking turns riding rides if the kids cant'/don't want to ride. Unfortunately, this is truly "they are just jealous"

    Jill Rhodry
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! - that's some projection there.

    Tina Girard
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can hear the crazed shrieking while she pulls her own hair

    DC
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... uh, anyone read it's entirity?

    Chilli
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hm? Sorry, when you were ranting I went on Splash Mountain. Fave ride.

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    #54

    Came Across This. Poor Daughter

    Came Across This. Poor Daughter

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    Mrs Irish Mom
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mother of the year with her lovely words like Stuck raising two babys and calling her older daughter selfish 🤯

    FatKidShakeDown
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is lunacy, what did I just read?!?!

    Tamra
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, don't bring Gen X into your madness, lady. We practically raised ourselves, and I have no intention in placing pressure on younger generations to procreate. F**k right off with your ancestral karma.

    Cecil
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Say it again, sister! We don't claim her

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    Wilfredo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are a bit f****d up in the head, you know that, right?

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The rest of Gen X officially bans you from our generation you ridiculous psycho!

    zovjraar me
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i would like to disinherit this person from Gen X.

    Ephemera Image
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And she doesn't wonder why her daughter is getting sterilised?

    ElfVibratorGlitter
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    1 year ago

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    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is crazy talk And what the hell about that 1.5 year old girl?

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    #55

    If Only

    If Only

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    Morphuny
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, so it was YOU who messed up in the first place? 😡

    #56

    We Are Only Going Backwards

    We Are Only Going Backwards

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    Deborah B
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...and the fetus will die. But women's lives are still worth less. This isn't pro life, or even pro birth. It's anti woman.

    Tamra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is what comes from religious conservatism. Utter madness.

    Guess Undheit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only solution to rightwingnuts demanding forced birth for women is forced vasectomy for males.

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and let an untrained woman who was forced to give birth do it to him

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    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In addition to being anti-choice, they are anti-women

    Sami-Jo Ross
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Well the fetus is clearly septic and is causing you complete organ failure, but it has an 0.000000001% chance of survival so you're just going to have to grin and bear it!"

    #57

    cowsenpai00 , tieshatwo Report

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    #58

    Forced To Live And In Need Of Money

    Forced To Live And In Need Of Money

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    #59

    The Entitlement And Lack Of Self Awareness Is Overwhelming

    The Entitlement And Lack Of Self Awareness Is Overwhelming

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    Maul!
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ‘Especially MY kid’!!! Am glad the 20 year old had the maturity to understand the responsibilities that comes with child-bearing; is aware of and is choosing the available options.

    Clown fish
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes his child now that's a 24/7 responsibilitie anyway he goes about it

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    Flamingo Croquet
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just when you think it can't possibly get any worse, the "100% against abortion" guy drops the "unless disabled" bomb. Looks like he's got enough mental problems himself. F***wit.

    Mrs Irish Mom
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That poor kid would have mental problems having him as a father

    Jessi Lovely
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do.Not.Make.This.Man.A.Father OMG 🤯

    Tamra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do you "make sure" she has the baby? You don't, because SHE DOES NOT BELONG TO YOU. She is not your possession, nor your incubator, nor your future babysitter.

    Cecil
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Magical forced-birther thinking -- that women will instantly turn into a "loving mother".

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and incubator for his being a part-time father

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    Nimitz
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also against adoption too. That is a f**k ton of toxic male privilege. You should have thought this out BEFORE the sperm left your body.

    devotedtodreams
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Man, what a d**k. When me and my ex got together, I made it clear from the start that if an accident were to happen despite using protection, I would get rid of it, with or without his consent, because having kids simply is not for me at all. He understood and said he'd support me all the way. I still loathe him, but at least in this regard, he was more sensible than this sad soul.

    Dirk Daring
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This guy is going to be a total dogsh*t father. "I don't want that responsibility 24/7" LOL, good luck with that, Skeezix.

    Prashant
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This dude is pretty dumb to believe he's ready to raise a kid.

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    #60

    Ok Boomer

    Ok Boomer

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    Rizzo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother invested a lot of cooking spoons in my education. ;)

    Bryn
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then they fly off the handle because they're told they can't use a coupon at the wrong store.

    #61

    Ugh

    Ugh

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    Jaya
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You also would be in jail, mom. For killing a baby. But thanks for letting me know how much of a psychopath you are that you would even be capable of letting a baby starve to death.

    Sami-Jo Ross
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "If you won't respect me as an authority, I won't treat you as a living person".

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK, she gave her food, that's one of the three necessities. Did she also provide a roof over her head and clothing? (and I do think Love should be in there somewhere)

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    #62

    "Maybe My Child Will Cure Cancer"

    "Maybe My Child Will Cure Cancer"

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    Tina Girard
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    anyone who says that forgets the other side of the coin - maybe they'll grow up to be another Jeffrey Dahmer.

    SirWriteALot
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More people become doctors than serial killers.

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    BisexualBat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so could all of the lgbt kids that you made feel were useless for being lgbt and will now never do anything important in life could've also cured cancer.

    Guess Undheit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The rightwingnut males that want to make women breeding machines want to take away women's rights to vote and have an education. The first women went to university around the 1880s. How many inventions and discoveries were lost before that because women were denied education due to forced birth?

    Rizzo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Newsflash: IT WON'T! But it maybe have a fulfilled and happy life. More than most others have.

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    #63

    Nearly 50% Of Teens Say They Don't Enjoy Life

    Nearly 50% Of Teens Say They Don't Enjoy Life

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    Amy E
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We've gotten better at identifying these and destigmatizing conversations about mental health

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And lets talk about the access to school counselors

    Guess Undheit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kids are smart, and they have access to information that most didn't when I was that age. They know what rightwingnuts, fanatical religious freaks, and capitalists have done to the world. Small wonder they're depressed.

    #64

    It Be Like That Sometimes

    It Be Like That Sometimes

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    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    but a child will save this relationship! Yeah, let me know how that works out for you.

    #65

    Thanks For This Life

    Thanks For This Life

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    devotedtodreams
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I recommend gardening. I live in an apartment, but the balcony allows me to have a little garden of sorts. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and diverse beautiful plants that bring me joy. They're my green family (hopefully to be expanded by two kitties someday) ♥ (and as a bonus, spiders like to make their webs amongst my plants - y'know, mainly cross spiders. I call them my "spider friends" ^^)

    Kristal
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Garden! Turn that yard into a garden and have fun growing and harvesting things ^_^ Even people in apartments can do this (if they have an outdoor space like balcony or patio)

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    #66

    All My Homies Are Anti-Natalist

    All My Homies Are Anti-Natalist

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    Luke Branwen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On the other hand, there's nothing more soul-crushing than talking to a nihilist.

    Morphuny
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love how my whole circle is totally discussing the first list but also how in the next years most of us want kids and help them live in a better, more understanding world ^_^

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    #67

    Oh Boy

    Oh Boy

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    Wubedhheij
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Son: but you chose to have me?

    devotedtodreams
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like she should have taken a closer look at the financial impact a child brings before having one.

    T.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the reason asks for the reason.

    Bryn
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The mom is the reason - she chose to have him.

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    #68

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    #69

    When You Don't Care About Your Kids

    When You Don't Care About Your Kids

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    Ephemeral Mochi
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if the guy in the background is the oldest kid, that face sums it up very well

    cadena kuhn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had my first at 23 and my second at 40. She does babysit her sister if I ASK (always a choice) and I try not to make it more than an hour. I had a baby not her.

    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Off topic but those filters are giving me super uncanny valley. Ick ick ick.

    Bryn
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    she looks easy to draw and the little kid looks like he blows out other people's birthday candles

    Weird Panda
    Community Member
    1 year ago

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    This honestly doesn’t feel that bad to me, even people with kids have lives, and kids the older ones age babysit kids a lot. It is a big age gap but as long as the kids are happy and healthy it’s fine.

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    #70

    Elon Musk's Opinion On Reproducing In The Face Of Climate Change

    Elon Musk's Opinion On Reproducing In The Face Of Climate Change

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    Tina Girard
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    says the man with billions who will never feel the pressure

    devotedtodreams
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't stand stand this man and refuse to listen to the s**t that spews from his mouth.

    RedMarbles
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope users added context to this tweet or x or whatever, listing the times he has made wrong predictions in the past.

    BTDubs
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The guy has like, 12 children? I think that's enough miniature Muskies...

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    #71

    Thanks Doc

    Thanks Doc

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    Amy E
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More like a guinea pig in a dystopian hellscape experiment.

    #72

    It’s Giving Breeder Boomer

    It’s Giving Breeder Boomer

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    Dark Pearl
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    see this is why nobody wants to have children anymore, men are like THIS and then they refuse to look after Junior like mate, it's YOUR sperm

    Ephemeral Mochi
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seems like the type of dude who thinks women shouldn't play video games (Not anywhere close to the main point, but I got that impression)

    Salem
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just threw up a little

    devotedtodreams
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does this dude have a breeding kink? CreePY!

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You hope this helped? It helped me run away from you faster!!!

    Dirk Daring
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you don't know what the word "Mushroomstamp" means, I advise you not to look it up at work.

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    #73

    The Worst "Gift" I Have Ever Received

    The Worst "Gift" I Have Ever Received

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    athornedrose
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and then tell them they're in debt to you for providing this "miracle"

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    #74

    Elon Telling Women Accidental Birth Isn't That Bad

    Elon Telling Women Accidental Birth Isn't That Bad

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    Jessi Lovely
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "child sacrifice" 🙄 calm down

    Rizzo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We aren't all living in the 21st century - unfortunately.

    Guess Undheit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fElon would legalize rape if he could. He wants to make breeding a requirement of voting rights.

    ElfVibratorGlitter
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh. Thanks for telling me how we women think.

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    elon mush is just f'ing crazy, and with all of the children he has, with different women, I think he's done enough

    RedMarbles
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty f*****g reductive, a*****e.

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