Woman Makes A Joke About Her Reasons For Not Wanting Children And Ends Up Banned From Family’s Halloween Party

People who choose not to have kids are a minority. As a minority, they are destined to have their life choices scrutinized by family, friends, colleagues, and even the cashier at the supermarket.

Why is it so hard to accept that some people don’t want kids? People list their reasons, and they are entirely logical.

Some believe they won’t be good parents; others have different priorities, such as travel or career. Some people don’t want to bring a child into an overcrowded and polluted world threatened by climate change, wars, and disease.

So, even though their reasons are entirely logical, why won’t people accept them? The bottom line is that it is none of their business.

Any parent who is thinking clearly will tell you that they understand people who don’t want children. You are signing up for something that will bring you both the best and worst moments of your life.

The best times are wonderful, but what about the bad times? There is so much worrying, self-doubt, emotional pain, and anxiety involved in parenting that it is easy to understand why some people don’t want to go through that.

Parenting is not easy, and that’s the reason we love our children so much. One Reddit user shared her problem:

OP shared her problem. She likes kids but doesn’t want kids of her own. Her husband feels the same way.

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Their families are completely aware of their decision.

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OP and her husband bought a large house.

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And one of the family members just had to comment on how nice it would be to have kids running around such a large house.

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This prompted a response from OP, who jokingly said:

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But it annoyed her relative.

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OP tried to lighten the atmosphere.

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But Alex, the relative, wouldn't let it go.

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OP's husband made a joke that annoyed this relative even more (he is easily annoyed by things that are none of his business).

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So, OP and her husband weren’t invited to Alex’s traditional Halloween bonfire.

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Alex and his wife went through quite an ordeal to become parents, and they are very sensitive about kids.

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While OP understands why Alex may be sensitive about the subject, she is tired of justifying her life choices.

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The Redditors agree with OP

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And support her 100%.

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Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

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Alex was pushy, and he got what he deserved.

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This would also be a good answer...

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Alex raised the topic, so it is his fault.

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Maybe Alex was jealous...

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OP didn’t list her reasons for not wanting children, but they are not really important. It is her and her husband’s choice, and it has to be respected.

When talking with couples without kids, a good rule of thumb is – don’t ask about it. If you are close to them, they’ve already told you their reasons.

The very fact that you don’t know means that you are not close enough, and it is none of your business. People should live their own lives and stop questioning other people's choices.