Why do people want children?

Very nicely said!
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I think it's a gift if you have children in this lifetime... and, I think it's a gift if you don't...

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wow, your post is quite pessimistic. Have you ever gotten to know a child? spoken to one? enjoyed their company and realised how smart and inquisitive they can be?

People fall in love and want a family and remember, kids are only kids for so long. The love and family bond is invaluable to each and every family member throughout their whole lives. There's a lot more to being a parent than the physical things that you see. People desire to bring beautiful, loving and understanding children into the world and I admire that.

I would never ever want a child under 5, or have to look after a teenager. But if i ever decide i do want to have a family of my own i guess i'm going to have to put up with it.

Viewing children as being completely negative and not positive at all is just as bad as those who bad-mouth couples who don't want children.