This comment by Lillian on the post Some dos and don’ts for People Without Kids When Dealing With Breeder Friends
Some of these are pretty off putting to me.
I can’t say I’m exhausted because I don’t have kids? I’m an ER doctor working 80+ hour weeks. I see people die and make life and death decisions. But my exhaustion doesn’t count because I’m not changing diapers? My best friend takes care of her mother with Alzheimer’s while working full time and volunteering. But she can’t say she’s stressed because she doesn’t have kids?
Please, get over yourself.
Also another sticking point with me: because you have kids I’m expected to automatically volunteer to help with them when I’m around? No thanks. Say I have 5 dogs or a collection of pet vipers- I’m not going to expect you to help me out with those when you visit. Don’t be offended: not everyone wants to interact with your brood, whatever species it may be.
Oh, and the “breeders” don’t need to worry about facebook. I have a tendency to unfollow people who over post – no matter what the content is. So learn some FB etiquette about not over posting and we’ll be just fine.
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Food for Thought:
You decided to have kids, you raise them. I’m tired. Thoughts?
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When you decided to have a kids, you committed to raising them. No one else but you and your spouse, if there is one, is responsible for those children. It is nice for family and friends to lend a hand but it is their choice and their gift, not an obligation. They did not bring this child or children into this world, you did.