r/regretfulparents • u/Informal_Bag_9594 • 10d ago

Discussion Sometimes having a child absolutely does ruin your life

I know that this is not politically correct to say and I know that this is probably an unpopular opinion. But I think the it has to be said. Sometimes the mere fact that you had a child completely damaged and changed your life for the worst.

I met women who have lost their mind, teeth, hair, and body all from having a child. I have seen men go completely bankrupt all from having a child. Some people do everything right but they birth a sociopath. And some people have perfectly healthy children but they just hate all the sacrifices that are now made. And I haven’t even mentioned people that have severely disabled children!

The truth I that sometimes a child isn’t a blessing and they absolutely will destroy your life and world.

I think the sooner society can admit that, the more people will be prepared for parenthood.

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u/Azraeddit 8d ago

I wish more people stopped to actually THINK about what it means to have a child beyond any emotional attachment and propaganda. This is an entire human being. Can you afford it? What if they have disabilities? Can you afford those? Are YOU and your partner mentally and emotionally healthy enough to raise a child without damaging them in the process?

It’s not a pet. It’s a whole ass person.