All of a sudden at around 28, you will start getting asked the dreaded question, “When are you going to have children?” Really, your fertility isn’t anyone’s business but your own, so people should really stop asking.
Not everyone has always longed to have a baby, some folks just know that family life is not a path they want to go down. Committing the next 18 years of your life to move in with someone you don’t even know is a pretty big and scary commitment. Parenting is not for the faint of heart, there are some pretty challenging moments raising children.
When people ask the kid question, a few are just trying to make conversation and a lot of folks still think in the traditional paradigm where everyone of a certain age should settle down, have kids and buy a house. The world has changed, people are no longer living the same cookie cutter existence and we have all realized there are many different ways to live.
Next time somebody asks when you are going to have children, use one of our clever comebacks and they will stop asking.
25 Best comebacks when people ask if you are going to have kids
1. We’re waiting to see how your kids turn out before we decide.
2. After we stop practicing.
3. Why, are you selling some?
4. Probably about nine months after conception.
5. Watching other people’s kids is a form of birth control.
6. Personally, I don’t even like adults, why would I want a kid?
7. Still in the practice phase.
8. Kids are a pretty expensive hobby!
9. My husband already had a vasectomy, maybe in my next marriage.
10. Really, can barely take care of myself, let alone another human.
11. When the hospital starts offering a better return policy.
12. When we get sick of having all this money, amazing lifestyle and the freedom.
12. I don’t think I’m ready for the sleepless nights and constant crying, so I’ll stick to being a married for now.
13. I’m not sure if I’m ready to deal with going through the terrible twos, threes, fours, and teenagers.. and so on.
14. Well, having a child is not all sugar and spice and everything nice. It is a serious decision to bring another human into your life.
15. I’m not 100% certain that I want them, and If I am not sure I won’t.
16. Parenting can be fulfilling for some people, but it’s not the only thing in life worth doing in life, and it’s not for everyone.
17. Many women have kids for other people and get stuck doing everything. I am not sure if I want that.
18. Honestly, I can barely take care of myself, let alone another human.
19. Well, having a child is not all sugar and spice and everything nice. It is a serious decision to bring another human into your life.
20. I don’t think I’m ready for the sleepless nights and constant crying, so I’ll stick to being a married for now.
21. Kids are exhausting and not always the little cuties that you see in the movies. I am not sure that I really want to be a parent.
22. Still in the practice phase.
23. Kids are exhausting and not always the little cuties that you see in the movies. Do I really want this.
24. You aware that I can’t have kids. Thanks for reminding me.
25. We keep on trying but so far it hasn’t happened yet!
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Why do people ask why don’t you have kids?
Some folks will ask you why you don’t have kids for many different reasons. Some people are genuinely interested in you and your life.While other people ask because you are at an age when people start having children.
Some cultures believe that everyone should have kids there is a high value placed on having a family. When it comes to kids there is no right or wrong, everyone needs to do what’s right for them.
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10 famous people who chose not to have children
Here are 10 famous people who chose not to have children:
1. Renée Zellweger: The actress chose not to marry or have kids and says she is very happy with her life choices.
2. Ellen DeGeneres: The talk show host chosen not to have children and focus on her career. She has been happy married to actress Portia de Rossi since 2008.
3. Oprah Winfrey: The media mogul share that she had the desire to become a mother, and she has been very open with the public about her decision.
4. Betty White: The beloved actress and comedian has tied the knot three times but never had her own kids. Betty shared that she never had the “gene” for motherhood.
5. Christopher Walken: The actor married in 1969, he and his wife Georgianne chose not to have children.
6. Helen Mirren: The Oscar-winning actress married her director husband back 1997, but kids were never on their agenda.
7. Condoleezza Rice: The former Secretary of State has never been married or had children, saying that her career was her priority.
8. Ricky Gervais: The comedian and actor has been with his beloved wife Jane Fallon since 1982, but the couple never planned to have kids.
9. Marisa Tomei: The actress has chosen not yo marry or have kids, and shares that she has a great life.
10. Ashley Judd: The gorgeous actress has never been married or had any children by choice. She has dedicated her life to be focused on her acting career, and as a humanitarian and activist.
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When you are dealing with people who keep asking if you are having kids you and you find it stressful, consider getting support from a professional. Talking to a counselor is a great way to work through a challenging situation, and help you find some strategies to work through the person’s behaviour.
Better Help is a great resource where you can talk to a counselor from the comfort of your own home.
Taking care of your own needs isn’t selfish, and you will feel better in the long run.
