Posted by missamor on March 5, 2004, at 0:49:12
In reply to Re: women without children » terrics, posted by All Done on March 5, 2004, at 0:35:43
i am in my mid 20's and have given the subject thought as well. i think my mothers generation had less options as far as choosing to be a mother or not. it seemed more their "american duty" or something. the reason less women are having babies is a result of many things.i think it has somewhat to do with a persons mental health, somewhat to do with selfishness in some cases, some simply do not want kids. but for whatever reason the world is working. i do not think it is every womans inherent duty to reproduce. there are plenty of women without children that spend their lives and energy in a very healthy productive manner. they add something to the world, and some woman can offer beautiful children to the world, which is essential as well. in my opinion when you are doing what is right for you it is easier, when you are not where you should be you constantly have battles to overcome. i guess my point is if we each live our lives, and are the strongest and bravest we can be (whether we bear children or not) we have added something needed and specail to the world. a child doesnt wont automatically fulfill any womans sense of existance. thats her job-
"don't compromise yourself. you're all you got."
~janis joplin
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