This blog may be offensive to some people; however, I feel very strongly about this topic. In reading chapter 12 in my Family Relations class I learned about parenting, why people choose to have children and why some do not. While reading one line stuck out to me “ …many of them prefer to either not have children or to delay childbearing because they highly value their leisure time.” First off, who doesn’t value their leisure time? Second, how selfish does that sound? You value your own personal time too much to give to another being, to be a huge part in another individuals life, one that you created.

                I have noticed many women now days feel entitled to work outside the home, to become CEO’s, major political figures etc. When did being a mother not measure up? I understand that being a parent is not for everyone. However, if you have your life together, your head on straight and a way to provide for a child there is no reason to not have one. Those couples who just say they don’t have time are too interested in themselves.

                Children teach parents so much, children allow parents to learn and grow. Children bring joy, struggles, successes and failures. I find it astonishing when someone says they don’t want kids. You must be so consumed in your own life to not even think about raising a family. If you ask any parent if the regret having children I can almost guarantee that everyone of them would say “no”. Parents often say, “it’s a challenge, but the most rewarding and thrilling experiences”. Having children provides and opportunity for husband and wife to become closer, to share more joy with eachother. I understand that you can receive fulfilment from a job or various activities. However; nothing compares to creating and raising a child together. Those people who are determined to not have children, I ask you to consider. Do those things you enjoy now really give you joy and fulfillment? Do they make you work at it? Is it tough, but rewarding? Does it pay off? Does it keep giving and teaching you? A full time job, working overtime or being head CEO of any company will not give you full joy if you have no one to share it with.

                Having children is a blessing that has been given to us. We grow more when we have things that challenge the mind, body and spirit.