DaveK Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 I wasn't talking about you looking after your mother, I was talking about you being in a council house (cause naturally you've lost all your money in a freak share crash ) on your own, your body not being found for 3 weeks etc etc. Actually - I can see that happening. But I'm fairly sure that if I did have kids they wouldn't look after me ('cos I'd tell them they couldn't have any of my money!). And I'll never lose money with a share crash - I keep it under the mattress. On a serious note - you have a point. But I don't think that is justification for having children - it would be the ultimate selfish act. (That's not to say I understand why people do want children - it's a bit alien to me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 No, I agree it's not a reason to have kids. But I suppose it's ultimately the decision that you either do something life changing to the world/become famous, or you have a family that remembers you when you die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 But I suppose it's ultimately the decision that you either do something life changing to the world/become famous, or you have a family that remembers you when you die. Now that's a curious statement. Why those two choices? Both seem based on the fact that you need to be remembered / leave some kind of legacy when you die. Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Now that's a curious statement. Why those two choices? Both seem based on the fact that you need to be remembered / leave some kind of legacy when you die. Why? Well I suppose you don't have to be remembered/leave a legacy. I just would like to be, even if that's just by my kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I can't believe what I am hearing /reading!! Kids are great!! Although I have a daughter from when I was 19 and putting it about a bit (long story).... Once Vicki and I got to about 27 ish and were financially quyite secure we both (well she) decided that then was the time to start a family of our own. I can't remember what it was like before tbh. The quality of life is now as good as I could ever have imagined and the time I spend with Ellis is absolutely priceless. It has made me realise that material possessions aren't all that they are cracked up to be. The most important thing in my life is now my kids... I look back now and think that I really used to be quite selfish and always looked at things as to how it affect me only, I enjoy the responsibility that a family brings and I think that I am a better person for it! On the other hand...........my son has, in his 4 years of life been brought into a very steady and secure home. Unfortunately money is a big factor as it affects the quality of not only your life but the kids too!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I can see why people have one child. After all you don't know what to expect. All your friends have kids and they do nowt but rave on about them, saying how great it is and that you really haven't lived etc etc. Why people have 2 or more I just don't get. One is fulfilling enough (well at the mo one fills its pants full enough for one father to deal with thankyou very much ). I hear the old line "well she needs a sibling to play with"..... Why can't she get some friends then?? And if I remember rightly all I ever did was argue with/physically fight with my sisters, and all the people I now visit with kids (people I knew that still don't have kids don't invite me round anymore) spend their entire time trying to stop world war 3 from breaking out any minute. Also whats wrong with being spoiled????? To directly answer your point though sir..If you think its a real p*sser listening to their baby screaming its head off I assure you from experience its infinitely not as bad as actually being in the same room as it going on. When it finally does stop you might get some sleep, poor feckers that have the baby won't be getting much sleep as it really puts you on edge. As a diagnosis I would say that the baby is maybe a girl and has cholic which is why its screaming at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 People have kids. Kids cry. Get over it. It's not the babies fault you live in a house with shitty soundproofing. You were probably a whinging little snot-nose yourself once, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 People have kids. Kids cry. Get over it. You were probably a whinging little snot-nose yourself once, right? Just last week, I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 People have kids. Kids cry. Get over it. It's not the babies fault you live in a house with shitty soundproofing. You were probably a whinging little snot-nose yourself once, right? Do you mean "once" as in past tense Jake?? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 It's a shame you have to be disturbed by your neighbours kids Dave. But here are 5 reasons why kids do in fact rule (with pics to prove 1, Kids enjoy playing "Cataroo" 2, Kids lick windows 3, Kids enjoy dressing up as the Devil 4, Kids raid your fridge 5, Kids like to walk dogs on the beach wearing Crocodile whellies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHanky Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I can't believe what I am hearing /reading!! Kids are great!! Although I have a daughter from when I was 19 and putting it about a bit (long story).... Once Vicki and I got to about 27 ish and were financially quyite secure we both (well she) decided that then was the time to start a family of our own. I can't remember what it was like before tbh. The quality of life is now as good as I could ever have imagined and the time I spend with Ellis is absolutely priceless. It has made me realise that material possessions aren't all that they are cracked up to be. The most important thing in my life is now my kids... I look back now and think that I really used to be quite selfish and always looked at things as to how it affect me only, I enjoy the responsibility that a family brings and I think that I am a better person for it! On the other hand...........my son has, in his 4 years of life been brought into a very steady and secure home. Unfortunately money is a big factor as it affects the quality of not only your life but the kids too!! H. I have also forgotten what life was like before sleepless nights, every illness under the sun picked up from nursery and potty training. But the little fella is definately worth it I wouldn't trade anything for Tomasz. He is so much fun (sometimes a little bugger) and it warms my heart when I come in sometimes and he says " I missed you daddy" . But from memories of a period when he had collick and a few other issues I definately understand Daves frustration with crying babies. It is a terrible thing to have to hear, especially when it's not even yours. And since every other parent is doing it and because I am a very proud dad, here is Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Rik I love that number 5 picture! For someone that has no interest in kids I think that is really, really sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Yeah, I loved all of Rik's pics. Real cute looking nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 I normally don't have much time for nippers but Rik, great pics and comments Is he one of the lads who comes to pod with you? I swear he was much older! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 I'm so undecided on this. I think if we were rich I'd have kids but I just can't see it being practical otherwise. I agree that the noise they make is hideously draining, ear splitting, irritating, but I guess they grow out of it after a while??? Plus babies are ugly. I don't think I've ever seen a nice one. They aren't cute until they get to about 2 or so. IMHO of course... When they are yours it's different, I know this because people with ugly babies go on about how gorgeous they are. Umm. nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 I'm so undecided on this. I think if we were rich I'd have kids but I just can't see it being practical otherwise. I agree that the noise they make is hideously draining, ear splitting, irritating, but I guess they grow out of it after a while??? Plus babies are ugly. I don't think I've ever seen a nice one. They aren't cute until they get to about 2 or so. IMHO of course... When they are yours it's different, I know this because people with ugly babies go on about how gorgeous they are. Umm. nope. Why is it that people always want you to hold their babies? Why would I want to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Women avoid having kidz! Child birth also buggers up the furry front bottom region on women. Wherever that is. An ex-g/f had 4 of the little hobbitssss. She was like the Grand Canyon. [sHOCK][/sHOCK] I had to tie a plank across my arse to stop falling in. [GRIN][/GRIN] And the stretch marks ... ever been to Mars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Women avoid having kidz! Child birth also buggers up the furry front bottom region on women. Wherever that is. An ex-g/f had 4 of the little hobbitssss. She was like the Grand Canyon. [sHOCK][/sHOCK] I had to tie a plank across my arse to stop falling in. [GRIN][/GRIN] And the stretch marks ... ever been to Mars? Thats a disgraceful post Chewie!! Having our first child didn't cause any problems in that department as I had word with the doctor to put an extra stitch or two in.... Well you started it! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 our baby ( Callum) is only 10 months old he does not cry that much. keep them occupied and they are generally happy and not screaming:d I am sure he will have a brother or sister sooner rather than later;) not even discussing earlier posts LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 ...last night, my son (now 9 months old) started copying for the first time. Lying on the bed with a new bear he'd got, he watched me give it a kiss on the nose. He then did exactly the same thing. Leaned slowly forwards and gave the bear a tiny little peck on the end of its nose.... My heart pretty much flipped at that point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcat Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 awww cute baby.. you need a plasterer mate dab your walls with board and plastered make it more sound proff, or if you dont mind loseing a few inch's (of space i mean) then srew timber onto the walls and put the insulation in there then board. would make alot of difference. aj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Thats a disgraceful post Chewie!! Having our first child didn't cause any problems in that department as I had word with the doctor to put an extra stitch or two in.... Well you started it! H. LOL! [GRIN][/GRIN] Can you get industrial sewing machines for operating theatres? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Okay, in all seriousness... Kids are great, for all the crap that they give you from keeping you up at night to going out on a booze binge and you driving the streets to find them.... I'm slightly different in that I have 4 kids in this house, none of which are mine, however I wouldn't trade them in for the world, yes I went through the 'Your not my dad' stage but that was soon grown out of. I remember having an almightly tiff with the missus and the eldest coming out and saying 'Please don't go, I know you are having a fight, but come inside and sort it out, none of us want you to go, we all love you as a dad'... and when a 12yr old does that, you don't have much of a choice in the matter. I am also in the nasty situation that the youngest who I class as mine since I've raised him since he was born and calls me daddy, well his father is still around and can't really be avoided (He is dating my other half's sister, lets not even go there for being screwed up)... but would I change anything, no I wouldn't... There is something about getting home from work, and having the kids run towards you asking about your day and rabbiting on about what they have done all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 ...I'm slightly different in that I have 4 kids in this house, none of which are mine.... ...I am also in the nasty situation that the youngest who I class as mine since I've raised him since he was born and calls me daddy, well his father is still around and can't really be avoided (He is dating my other half's sister, lets not even go there for being screwed up)... but would I change anything, no I wouldn't... Real life is so much more interesting than soaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Real life is so much more interesting than soaps! hahaha, oh you have no idea.... I could write a cracking script which would turn out to be a hybrid of 'Days of our lives' and 'The hillbillies'... (Waits for Ian C to comment on the Dixie Chicks) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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