Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community - View Single Post

Rodney · 07-21-2003, 05:53 AM

Never had any, and at this point we're both too old. Doesn't mean I don't like kids -- both the wife and I work with them at least part-time -- but it's such a relief, after you've had a rewarding day with kids, to see them go home with SOMEBODY ELSE.

At any rate, if you like kids and want them to look up to you and depend on you, be a (good) teacher. You'll have 20 or 30 kids of your own right away, who you'll see daily for much longer than their own parents do.

About personally raising kids -- in this crowded and expensive world, I think simply replacing oneself is enough. Of course, begin willing to adopt some else's unwanted child is extremely laudable, if you have the $$$ to provide for them well.

07-21-2003, 05:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rodney Observant Ruminant Location: Rich Wannabe Hippie Town	Never had any, and at this point we're both too old. Doesn't mean I don't like kids -- both the wife and I work with them at least part-time -- but it's such a relief, after you've had a rewarding day with kids, to see them go home with SOMEBODY ELSE. At any rate, if you like kids and want them to look up to you and depend on you, be a (good) teacher. You'll have 20 or 30 kids of your own right away, who you'll see daily for much longer than their own parents do. About personally raising kids -- in this crowded and expensive world, I think simply replacing oneself is enough. Of course, begin willing to adopt some else's unwanted child is extremely laudable, if you have the $$$ to provide for them well.