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Children are a burden.
(lemmy.world)
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In comparison to what? Not having children?
I dunno. Yeah they cost money and take time, but it's what I want to do with my money and my time.
If I didn't have children I'd be burdened with stuff like eating out everyday and travelling the world. Those are also really cumbersome things to do. Cost money and take time.
I guess it is called living. I think it's alright.
Burden vs Not Burden I guess. Most of us seem like we're pretty sane people with the honesty that children are a burden and you know what, we're alright with that.
You are lucky your parents didn’t think like that lol
My children get everything they need and then some, they are loved and cherished, and we also have tons of family support. The fuck is the problem with also recognizing that parenting is an extremely difficult task which requires a huge investment in time, money and devotion?
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that’s because the word “burden” carries a negative connotation with it, implying that it’s something you’d rather not have to be burdened with.
ideally, you would see your kids as a commitment or responsibility rather than a burden.
Definitely due to the negative image of the word for some people and I guess a sentence could be crafted to make something like saying kids are a burden to make it sound cheerful and some people would be fooled by it lol
Burden is the first thing that's pops in my head when I think of children
Give them up. Plenty people will take them off your hands, and next time use contraception.
I tried, they keep finding their way back.
I don't want children, but I wish I would know how to handle a child so I can help out family in case needed.
You might want to take a look at The Montessori Child. It's a book aimed at parents to make early childhood the best it can be for the kids.
I've heard of the name before. Never knew what it was about. Sounds like a good read!
Just ask the family member that you want to help what you should do. If the kids are young they like to talk your ear off or play. Many a kid used me as a make shift tree to climb on lol
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What is your definition of burden?
To make things much harder/difficult than if it wasn't.
this post was submitted on 06 Nov 2023
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