Parents open up about the regret of having children
Often considered a tabu subject, these people are answering whether they wished they never chose the path of becoming a parent.
Having kids is a decision that can’t be undone. Minor complaints and irritations are common, but the subject of full-on regretting the decision to become a parent is rarely if ever, discussed.
For those who regret becoming a parent, there is a thread on Reddit which offers a glimpse of parenthood’s toughest struggles, as the Independent reports. The people who discussed this issue conjured the main reasons they felt the way they did, such as: partner issues, self-doubt and the magnitude of the duty.
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One parent emphasised the irreversibility of the decision and admitted to never having been sure whether they were “truly cut out for the job”:
Another one said that despite having a good relationship with her daughter she regretted the decision at first:
The financial burden of having kids was higlighted by another user:
Another parent mentioned that although she regrets the decision at times, resting and having some time for yourself can come in handy:
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Every major life decision has its benefits and drawbacks, but rarely can such a sensitive issue be answered so candidly.
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