Last week I read a “letter” in a magazine. From what I gather it had also been up on the magazine’s discussion forum. It was from a woman that had been told that she was less adult because she didn’t haven any children. Most of the answers were yes. Anyway this question has been on my mind now and then during the week and I’m still wondering:
Can I really be less worth as an adult just because I haven’t given birth to a child?
What does it mean to be an adult?
What is the different between me and someone that do have children when it comes to being an adult?
When do you consider being an adult?
Any way I still don’t have any answer but I sure don’t feel I’m worth less.
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What an interesting blog entry. I have never felt worthless because I am not a mother. I have never felt a strong desire to be a parent and when I was younger, I never expected to marry or have children. When I did eventually marry, I was almost forty years old, which would be a bit late for thinking about having children, even in these modern times. My husband definitely did not want children and as I didn't want any either, we were in happy agreement. I honestly don't think I would have been a very good mother. I am lazy and selfish and my children would have suffered for it. I often have doubts about my own worth and I would not have wanted to pass that trait on to children of my own. I have always loved my nephews, nieces and god-children, but that isn't the same as having my own . . . you can always give them back to their parents:)
ReplyDeleteWhenever colleagues bring their baby/children to work some of my co-workers can’t wait until they get to hold and cuddle the baby. Me, I just look and can’t understand it. I can even feel sorry for the baby. I have never, what I can recall, wanted any children. Well, there was one time I was looking into single mom adoption but soon realised it wasn’t something for me. I would not been a very good mother to start with.
ReplyDeleteAnd with the health issues I have it's a relief not to have any. Stella however is my lifeline.