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lumberjack_jeff

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3. It would be irresponsible if you don't want them.

Reply to Denninmi (Original post)

Sun Sep 15, 2013, 01:36 PM

Sep 2013

On the other hand, in my experience, people who want children badly enough will work (sometimes heroically) to mitigate whatever limitations they may have.

I think the main beneficial factor in parents is the desire to be one.

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Something else to ponder ... Would it be irresponsible of me to have children? [View all] Denninmi Sep 2013 OP

Only you (and your partner, presumably) can make that call, ultimately. Warren DeMontague Sep 2013 #1

Dear Denninmi, I think you are very wise and honest to be asking this question. enough Sep 2013 #2

It would be irresponsible if you don't want them. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2013 #3

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Well, the last part is easy, Denninmi Oct 2013 #5

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