34 Parents Confess Whether They Regret Having Kids

A great many people choose to skip having kids these days, and an often not-talked-about subset are the folks who have kids but end up regretting it. So it’s perhaps no wonder that only through the anonymity of the internet that some parents feel free to actually share how they feel.

Someone asked parents “Do you regret having kids? If so, why?” and people shared their thoughts and feelings. Read through, upvote the most poignant examples, and be sure to share your thoughts and ideas in the comments section below. Just remember to be civil, people are sharing their feelings.

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For better or worse, a side effect of folks sharing these thoughts online is that it might help other, prospective parents reconsider. There are a variety of reasons one might not want kids, but there are also people out there who believe that they do. In general, kids have become a divisive topic.

While it remains a pretty taboo topic, regretting having kids is perhaps a bit more common than any of us would like to admit. After all, with the cost of living on an upward slope and people feeling more and more pressed for free time, it’s hard to reconcile that with another major expense.

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Interestingly, while this taboo might exist to protect the kids themselves, researchers suggest not hiding one’s feelings. As with anything in life, being honest with yourself is an important part of mental health. Avoiding it will just make these feelings simmer and build up into resentment, which isn’t good for anyone.