Raz
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A'ight....parents can answer too, I guess....
I was just wondering...what's your attitude towards kids? Do you see yourself ever having any, or being happily childless? Is it important to you to perpetuate your bloodline? And have your attitudes changed over time, or do you think they will change?
My ex had two kids, and while I was happy being a kind of part-time stepdad, I don't have any desire to have kids of my own at any stage. I love kids and all...and without blowing my own trumpet I think I'm a good caregiver when I have to be, but ultimately I'm too focused on myself to want to do it. It's got nothing to do with being gay--one of the best parents I know is a gay guy who got all clucky in his 30's and had a son with a lesbian friend of his, and together they're awesome parents. I just don't think it's in my nature to want to take on that much responsibility for another human being...I'd rather just help out my friends and family with their kids so I can pack my bags and go home when I've had enough.
And as far as the bloodline thing goes...well to put it bluntly, my family's a pack of bastards, stepkids and white trash anyway, so it's not like there's some vast legacy that needs to be handed down...
What's everyone else's thoughts?
I was just wondering...what's your attitude towards kids? Do you see yourself ever having any, or being happily childless? Is it important to you to perpetuate your bloodline? And have your attitudes changed over time, or do you think they will change?
My ex had two kids, and while I was happy being a kind of part-time stepdad, I don't have any desire to have kids of my own at any stage. I love kids and all...and without blowing my own trumpet I think I'm a good caregiver when I have to be, but ultimately I'm too focused on myself to want to do it. It's got nothing to do with being gay--one of the best parents I know is a gay guy who got all clucky in his 30's and had a son with a lesbian friend of his, and together they're awesome parents. I just don't think it's in my nature to want to take on that much responsibility for another human being...I'd rather just help out my friends and family with their kids so I can pack my bags and go home when I've had enough.
And as far as the bloodline thing goes...well to put it bluntly, my family's a pack of bastards, stepkids and white trash anyway, so it's not like there's some vast legacy that needs to be handed down...
What's everyone else's thoughts?