What are some reasons to have a child

Question

Please Don't say "What are some reasons NOT to have a child" or "If you don't want one don't have one"

I want actual reasons.

Answer 1

So much fun to watch them learn.

Answer 2

well if you think you and your partner are ready for kids and want them then that is why you should. Do you want to have someone that you Love that you can call your son or your Daughter? to be able to raise the child and see them grow up to be adults.

Do you wanna be proud that you have an Adult son or Daughter and see them have there own kids and start there own family?? I WOULD say yes to all of those Kids are very sweet but it can be a lot of work! taking care of them but in the end when they are older You are going to be so Proud

Answer 3

You love your spouse so much that you wish to extend that love to and with a being that is part you and part your spouse, thinking that all of each of your good qualities will make up this being.  

Answer 4

You want to give unconditional love to somebody whom you will be responsible for and take care of. You are financially ready to have one, kids are not cheap! You are mature enough to have one. You want to take the next step with your significant other, and not to "trap them" or "get child support because you think you can live off that". If you decide to have a child, you will have no life. If you are young (high school student age - 24ish) you will not be able to party or go out whenever, you will miss all of that (unless you have a babysitter). If you are a little older then you already did your partying and stuff in your younger years, you will be more able to handle a child and everything.  

Answer 5

because it is the most wonderful and important thing you can ever do.

Answer 6

You're married.

You're ready for one.

You want one.

You have enough to support one.

They're cute

They adorable

Someone you can pass on your things too.

Someone you can influence.

Answer 7

people have children for many different reasons.

some people are emotionally neglected and feel that having a baby makes them feel wanted or needed...and you have that companion that will stay with you FOREVER!

some people absolutely adore kids and love watching them grow and feel that they will help the world out in the future.

it basically depends on your personal preference.

if you love kids....then have them (if you are of age to support them of course)

Answer 8

I think that the child could bring some people back together...

and if not that...it's a great learning experience...

and you will eventually come to love everything that your child does and doesn't do.

Answer 9

I was once told that it is the most gratifying experience that one can experience. To see something you brought into the world succeed. Now i dont know what people say about kids that fail.

also it gives you someone to take care of you when you are old.

Answer 10

having a child is not like picking out a pet, if u expect  people to give u pros n cons , im speechless, a child is someone you davote ur life too, an theres no turning back. they are your life, but if ur asking a queston about should i get a kid thats a little ...oddd  

Answer 11

Well if this question is from you ,than you probably dont really want one.(How do I know? )Because your are asking this question...The answer is (withen). When you are ready, you will be drawn to the conclusion you have to have one!. And the utopia is unexplanable.Its awesome.  

Answer 12

Okay well if your really in love with someone then you can share that love and create something together. I've always looked at it like that. Like that child is apart of both of you. That is an object that shows your love for each other.

Answer 13

Gives you something to live for :)

And its amazzingg to see a little baby grow up from the time it was born :)

Answer 14

So the children can have parents.

I know. I was an orphan. <}:-})

Answer 15

Children are like elephants, they are nice to look at, but I wouldn't want to own one.

I love children, especially girl children around 18 or 19 years old.

Answer 16

at least when you have kids, you won't grow old and die lonely

plus, it's our job in life, to keep the human race surviving

but if you think that you aren't meant to have kids, then don't !

one time or the other, the "Mother" in you will wake up, and you WILL want some of these cute things ;)  

Answer 17

someone to leave all your c**p to

Answer 18

To continue the species and pass your genetic material to another generation.

Answer 19

Because you would rather spend money on a kid than to have a retirement fund.

Because you want to work until you are 70

Because you like going to Disney instead of Europe for vacations

Answer 20

you like children ,when you are old they will shower you with grandchildren. also they can take care of you when you are old .you want to have a family. you will never be lonely not sure I'm 16 lol

Answer 21

-to make a family

-to add more joy to your life

Answer 22

because you want one.  

Answer 23

   1.  They're cute. In fact, your own child is adorable. Every sigh, every laugh, every motion is bliss. You fall in love with them.

   2. Re-experiencing childhood. Regardless of how good your own childhood was, your child allows you to vicariously relive childhood. Usually it's much better the second time around, when you have all the wisdom of age but can enjoy the energy of youth. Playing with a two-year-old feels like being two years old again.

   3. Learning. Watching your child learn is fascinating and fun. Each new skill or idea or word learned is a little victory. If you watch carefully, you will see that something new is discovered or conquered every single day. Your child will need to learn a lot from you, as he or she starts without much knowledge at all except for perfect sense of his or her feelings. While you are busy teaching your child about practical aspects of the world, your child will be teaching you emotional sensitivity. The active teaching and learning process is rewarding and fulfilling.

   4. Reflection. Everything that you already can do probably take for granted, but your child will remind you that all those skills had to be learned. It reminds you of how far you have come in life, and shows you the sorts of difficulties you probably had when you were your child's age. Your child will also notice things that you have long since filtered out. I didn't realize how many birds there were outside my house until my daughter showed me.

   5. Reincarnation. Your genetic makeup is a small part of your identity. More important are your ideas, beliefs, manners, and stories. All of these things will be taken up by your child and then changed around. Your child will never be a clone of yourself, fortunately, but instead will be a new variation of you and the other people that raise him or her. If you like yourself then this is very satisfying.

   6. Socializing. Every society has a subculture for people who raise children. At every age you can find people also raising a child in a similar situation. You can make many new friends with whom you have a lot in common. The comradely and shared experiences ease some difficulties.

   7. Control. You must not tell other people how to raise their own children. However, if you raise your own child, you get to do it your way, which you presumably believe is the right way. People might disagree with your methods, but if you have thought at great length about it--and you should if you plan on having a child--then you probably have good reasons for all the decisions you will have to make. When you find that your methods are not perfect, which you will, you can change them appropriately.

   8. Adoption. There are lots of children in the world without parents. Adopting a child is an excellent way to greatly improve the life of someone who would have a very hard time otherwise.

   9. Entertainment. Children have lots of energy and can be lots of fun. They develop imaginations, a sense of humor, and lots of excitement. Little kid laughs are infectious. Playing with children is very enjoyable.

  10. Love. You are the center of your child's world, and as much as you may love and need your child, he or she will love you more. Children that are shown love and affection show it back many times over.  

Answer 24

keep the human species alive.

WHY AM I GETTING THE THUMBS DOWN? IT'S THE TRUTH!!

Answer 25

If you have to ask then you should not ever have any

Answer 26

If you enjoy teaching or watching little people's eyes light up when they learn new things then having kids is for you. My daughter is the best thing that's ever happened to me.

Answer 27

1)best thing in the world

2)no other feelin when you hold it in your arms for the first time

3)if you arent a very busy person a child will keep you VERY busy for years and years

4)there so adorable

5)if you love someone and you two are ready for such a great bundle of joy

Answer 28

you'll feel good about yourself, like you have a purpose in life. but don't just go try to get pregnant with any old guy, find love first, then get married, but make sure he is ready for kids too! Yeah kids are hard to raise, but after the first couple days of having a baby you'll realize what a gift you've just created!

Hope this helped!

Answer 29

A child carries out the family name and they are a joy to have you should have one everyone should have one if they dont want to abuse it.

Answer 30

Loving your significant other unconditionally

Wanting to start a family with them

Wanting to raise a child because it is part of you; it came from your body and you made it

etc, etc.

Answer 31

well, first you might consider what kind of environment and family the child would be in. Can you afford to raise a child, do you have the patience, are you willing to take parental classes to learn about children, Will this child be able to have some nice things and a good education?

If you are married, does your partner feel the same way, is your marriage secure enough for a child? Are you financilly secure?