How many kids do you want to have?

The Th!ng

One more newborn is all I need to make a litre of baby oil.

Clearly there is a need for zero on this poll, seems to be the most popular among posters.
I couldn't vote because zero isn't there

SharpshooterTom

keith16 wrote: »

A world without children! Future generations will thank us!

The rest of the animal kingdom most certainly will.

xXxkorixXx

I have one and I'm sticking with that! NEVER AGAIN!

Ciderswigger

Gongoozler wrote: »

That's got at least an undertone of patronising-ness.

You can very well know your own thoughts on this like that at that age. I've not wanted to have kids since around 18-20, and now, just before my 31st birthday, I still don't.

Yep, totally agree with this. I mentioned in a different thread a while ago that I was about 7 or 8 when I said I didn't want to be a mother. I'm almost 29 and my feelings haven't changed.

looking_around

Ciderswigger wrote: »

Yep, totally agree with this. I mentioned in a different thread a while ago that I was about 7 or 8 when I said I didn't want to be a mother. I'm almost 29 and my feelings haven't changed.

I can beat that..

as a toddler, I ran from other toddlers!
I hated baby dolls.

and I grew up squimish around young children&babies.

I don't know when I first associated "baby" with "mother", but I know I never wanted to be around them. That hasnt changed.

edit: as a teen, I found it extremely offensive that people would tell me "ah you just don't know". "all teens say that" "you'll change", like feck off, I think I know if I like kids or not!
Now I just shake my head at people who genuinely can't fathom someone not wanting a child.

Highflyer13

I'm mid twenties. If I had the money I'd have one now. But I don't so it could be a while. I wouldn't bring a child into the world without full financial stability to pay for minders and all that stuff.

shruikan2553

I want 0. I'm afraid that they could end up being absolute *****.

Macavity.

I don't want any kids.

4zn76tysfajdxp

deadybai wrote: »

Im a guy and I'd like 5

Okay, that will be forty five pounds, please.

--LOS--

I know it's something people think you just say when you're young but I've honestly always known I don't want kids and I only become more certain of that over time, I'm 26

B.A._Baracus

Gongoozler wrote: »

That's got at least an undertone of patronising-ness.

You can very well know your own thoughts on this like that at that age. I've not wanted to have kids since around 18-20, and now, just before my 31st birthday, I still don't.

..i knew it...
after i posted my reply i said to myself that someone is gonna get back saying how they are over 30 yadda yadda yadda. i'm wrong. yadda yadda.

i just knew it :pac: you couldnt reist too huh Gongoozler

omega man

3 so far and would have liked more only for our 2nd was sick for a few years so everything was put on hold until recently enough.

Pre kids I never had any interest whatsoever in other people's kids, even family etc so was very pleasantly surprised that having your own was and still is something different altogether.

Each to their own though and anyone who reacts negatively to those who chose not to have kids (or can't) are closed minded people who only see the world according to how they live themselves. It's actually nice to have friends of both persuasions.

Into The Blue

2, and they're both upstairs asleep..
I only read the op and hit reply straight away.. not going to bother reading the thread, as I'm sure it's turned into a Want/Have Kids versus Dont Want Kids fest..

Rubberlegs

omega man wrote: »

3 so far and would have liked more only for our 2nd was sick for a few years so everything was put on hold until recently enough.

Pre kids I never had any interest whatsoever in other people's kids, even family etc so was very pleasantly surprised that having your own was and still is something different altogether.

Each to their own though and anyone who reacts negatively to those who chose not to have kids (or can't) are closed minded people who only see the world according to how they live themselves. It's actually nice to have friends of both persuasions.

Very much the same as this, I would have liked 4. Had first child young, so was in no rush for another. 7 years later , had second. Things were up in the air with her being sick. So again, no hurry with having another, not for another 11 yrs. At this stage I'd not be able mentally for another. It's hard work dealing with a teenager and a toddler! But if things had gone differently, I'd have definitely had one more.

KungPao

I earnestly feel the polling options could be more concise!

And yes, a 'zero' option would be nice.

I want zero kids, so naturally I selected 25...as way to spoil my vote in protest.

anncoates

anncoates wrote: »

Nate.

If he's a boy.

It's a sign of the times alright.

Laura Palmer

deadybai wrote: »

Im a guy and I'd like 5

My brother's wife wanted five too. Now that they have two, they don't want five. :pac:
I'd say they might have one more all right though.

BBJBIG

Jayzus - you want 5 !!!

That's a lot of meat injections ...

Rosie Rant

I'd like at least two but I could go as far as six. Not 26 though . Ouch!

We plan four. Two done already. Two to go.

DeadHand

[Deleted User] wrote: »

We plan four. Two done already. Two to go.

Many hands make light work I suppose.

RoyalMarine

I want -1. Can I hand back the one I currently have?

Teyla Emmagan

I really wanted kids. Never met the right guy, so that ship has sailed now. Very hard to come to terms with at the time.

I might get another cat.

DeadHand

DeadHand wrote: »

Many hands make light work I suppose.

Are you suggesting I put them into child labour or something?

anticonscience

100 or more

If i have enough money to raise all of them . haha

DeadHand

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Are you suggesting I put them into child labour or something?

Not at all, I'm suggesting the labour of having them could be divided between the two partners you claim to have.

rainbow kirby

2, most likely. We'll see though

DeadHand

DeadHand wrote: »

Not at all, I'm suggesting the labour of having them could be divided between the two partners you claim to have.

It certainly helps. The extra set of grand parents has an influence too.

We have always wanted 4 since the start. It will be a little while before we get to number 3 - but so far so good with 2.

ZiabR

3 I think.

Blue Whale

Zero I think. Only problem is finding a woman with the same viewpoint. I should get myself neutered just in case I ever pull again.

Tasden

Never wanted any. Have one now and can't imagine ever not having her. I might think about having another one some day if I found the right person but no more than that. Not too pushed either way though.

Blue Whale

Blue Whale wrote: »

Zero I think. Only problem is finding a woman with the same viewpoint. I should get myself neutered just in case I ever pull again.

I'd say there's a lot of lady posters here that said zero.
You could be in luck😉

Shenshen

None.

Never wanted any, I just never saw the appeal.

And considering that I'm 40 now, chances of accidents are decreasing by the day

Woshy

I have one and another on the way. 2 is enough for me - no more after this. Mr Woshy is going to get fixed!

Tbh, it's being pregnant that's the worst part. If it wasn't so crap I probably wouldn't be so adamant about only wanting 2.

FactCheck

Blue Whale wrote: »

Zero I think. Only problem is finding a woman with the same viewpoint. I should get myself neutered just in case I ever pull again.

I think this is actually a really good idea. Not only for the obvious protection against accidents, but also because it signals to a new partner exactly where you're at and what you want. You won't have to worry about somebody coming along and figuring quietly to themselves "Oh, sure they'll change their mind" and then setting about changing it for you!

Blue Whale

FactCheck wrote: »

I think this is actually a really good idea. Not only for the obvious protection against accidents, but also because it signals to a new partner exactly where you're at and what you want. You won't have to worry about somebody coming along and figuring quietly to themselves "Oh, sure they'll change their mind" and then setting about changing it for you!

True. At least its settled then.

Bipolar Joe

Any amount. Pretty sure I am infertile.

Uncle Ruckus

Where's the option for none? I have none and I ain't gonna' have any. Bliss.

Irishcrx

I have one and I love him , god I love the little fella. But I don't know if I want anymore, Mrs has started the baby talk now about the second one, company for him , age gap etc.

I actually felt like getting into the car and driving to Kerry until the road ran out. So safe to say I'm a little bit away from a second , thing's are just settling now with the first I don't want to be thrown back into waking up for bottles every 2 hours and all that right now.

Maybe in the future though, so I said 2 for good measure.

Blue Whale

anticonscience wrote: »

100 or more

If i have enough money to raise all of them . haha

I suppose this is possible for a man with multiple women.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_with_the_most_children

wuzziwig

I have 3. Sweet Jesus let me have no more.

Son Of A Vidic

deadybai wrote: »

How many kids do you want to have?

Since there is no zero option in your poll, why are you assuming everyone wants kids?

Blue Whale

Corvus Maximus wrote: »

Since there is no zero option in your poll, why are you assuming everyone wants kids?

I think 25 represents zero or just piss-take responses. Terrible poll.

nadey

1 on the way. 3 at most

Day Lewin

I am past the age of childbearing. As a kid I wanted five (3 girls, 2 boys, so as to be in the majority, LOL)

Actually I DID end up with 5 but not in the planned ratio, LOL

If I had had; younger years, a stack of money, a spacious house and grounds, and some staff, I would have had a dozen: loved being pregnant, revelled in the babies, enjoy the zest of children and even the energy of the teenage years (some of the time) (shudder) (see these grey hairs?)

Seems to be against the current trend - and I'm not THAT old - but, yes, it is possible for an intelligent educated adult to want a tribe of kids.

PS They are all smart, healthy and well-educated, in spite of being reared on a shoestring.

Blue Whale

Not sure how people can stomach having kids in uncertain times like recent years since 2008.

Unemployment jumps by 10%..house prices drop by half.. And now they are back up by half. Ridiculous roller coaster.

LoganRice

Something in the range of 1-1,000,000,000 please.

braddun

6 boys,3 girls


the wife would like 5

Lia_lia

Two.

One is not enough and three is way too many...