I'm afraid to say anything here, as it seems those with different opinions get an angry attitude from some.

But, in my opinion and my opinion only...

-Raising a child is just like a dog, but far more complicated.
-You teach a dog wrong from right, as you do a child.
-You feed a dog and supply it with the care it needs, as you do a dog.
-You train a dog, resulting in a well-behaved animal, just like a child.
-You blame an owner for a misbehaved dog -- the same thing should go for children. Of course, there are naturally born 'bad apple' dogs, as there is children who are born 'bad apples'
-You clean up after a dog - feces, drool... etc.. -- the same for a child.
-You control your dog when it is running around and misbehaving -- same for a child...

Get my point?


Threads about children always make me feel bad, since i'm a child myself and it's like i'm some sort of sin for being born... because my parents chose to have me.



One day, I hope to have children. Wether they are adopted or not, that will be left up to my partner and I to decide. I personally would rather not go through the physical and emotional pain of having one myself.
And, just like when someone buys a dog from a breeder (i've seen some compare buying a dog to having a child) Although i'd much rather see a dog adopted, i'm still happy for that dog to have a loving caring home.

The only time I'm against someone having a child is if they are not able to afford financially and emotionally for another life. (and of course if they're far too young and children themselves)