Millennials are choosing pets over kids for a ton of reasons, from cost (an average of $3085 a year to raise a dog, $12-14,000 for a child) to freedom, basic companionship and not having to wipe their butts.
While not everyone thinks that this is a good thing and sure, the two things are so vastly different that the comparison is a stretch. But after a busy day at a job that doesn't offer the same security or benefits that your parents grew accustomed to, what would you prefer to come home to? A little fluffy bundle of joy who just wants to play and cuddle, or a demanding child that needs to be cooked for, cleaned after, homework and so on?
Obvious, when you think about it! We here at Bored Panda have compiled a hilarious list of all the memes millennials are sharing to show they prefer animal babies to human ones, just in case you need further convincing. Scroll down to check them out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!
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Same. And before anyone starts blaming parents for not controlling their children, sometimes they just can't. Take my little brothers for example. When someone picks up a bad habit from school that they think is cool, then have fun getting it out of them. Time outs, groundings, and spankings don't seem to work either. I'm only a teen, (which in our current society means very little anyhow) but from what I see, parenthood is hell. I will NEVER willingly have a kid.
That little quote on the side to remind you that we do not deserve dogs
We're so lucky to have the choice now! In my grandmother's time, women had children. Period.
I bought a townhouse with three bed room, me and my girl have four adopted cats. its the cats house, we live there just to feed them. :-)
I wouldn't mind if the human race dies out... We've been around long enough, we've messed up big time... Might as well leave
You'll change your mind when you're 25. You'll change your mind when you're 30. You'll change your mind when you're 35. You'll change your mind when your biological clock kicks in. Well I'm 41 and haven't still changed my mind, so back off!
The best baby at the baby shower... The only one everyone's gonna love more than their own babies
Kids drop and break stuff and do not sit still when asked to... Dogs pick up whatever you ask them to and sit still like good Bois and gals... Choose wisely
Why is this even a debate? Dogs and cats and hamsters and birds and literally EVERY ANIMAL is better than humans, any time
It’s a debate because when people have kids they get Stockholm syndrome.
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I kinda feel there's a discrimination against cats here. Or other pets for that matter! Cats are adorable too! (I'm a proud cat owner. Ok, roommate. FINE! Slave! I'm a cat slave! :D)
I prefer dogs but cat's are awesome.. I have one and I love him to bits!
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Why is this even a debate? Dogs and cats and hamsters and birds and literally EVERY ANIMAL is better than humans, any time
It’s a debate because when people have kids they get Stockholm syndrome.
Load More Replies... I kinda feel there's a discrimination against cats here. Or other pets for that matter! Cats are adorable too! (I'm a proud cat owner. Ok, roommate. FINE! Slave! I'm a cat slave! :D)
I prefer dogs but cat's are awesome.. I have one and I love him to bits!
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