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meadowlander

(4,636 posts)

18. I never had kids because I'm asexual and would be terrible at it.

Reply to BlueKota (Original post)

Fri Jul 26, 2024, 04:17 PM

Jul 26

Why don't we celebrate grown adults making responsible judgement calls about their capacity to provide what a child needs to have a successful life instead?

I'd think JD Vance of all people should be aware of what the counter-factual looks like.

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I'd rather be a childless cat lady [View all] BlueKota Jul 26 OP

I'm sorry for what you endured. spooky3 Jul 26 #1

Thank you. BlueKota Jul 26 #2

Like you, I decided long ago not to have kids. multigraincracker Jul 26 #3

True BlueKota Jul 26 #8

I'd personally rather have Kamala in charge... Initech Jul 26 #4

I definitely trust her more than them BlueKota Jul 26 #9

Where I live, my school district was once the best in the state. Initech Jul 26 #17

I'm a childless cat lady because I don't especially like children and I love cats. Ocelot II Jul 26 #5

Everyone should be able to make the choices BlueKota Jul 26 #10

I'm so sorry BlueKota but it sounds like you made the right decision for yourself and that's all that matters. chowder66 Jul 26 #6

We all need and want different things in life. BlueKota Jul 26 #12

Absolutely. nt chowder66 Jul 26 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Jul 26 #7

I am sorry for all the losses in your family. BlueKota Jul 26 #15

I AM a childless cat lady lol! JuJuChen Jul 26 #11

We rock!😀🐈 BlueKota Jul 26 #19

All the scars eventually form a patchwork that becomes your impenetrable superhero suit... PeaceWave Jul 26 #14

Thank you! BlueKota Jul 26 #20

Epigenetic inheritance. It's real. LastDemocratInSC Jul 26 #16

Interesting read. BlueKota Jul 26 #21

I never had kids because I'm asexual and would be terrible at it. meadowlander Jul 26 #18

Excellent points. BlueKota Jul 26 #22