It could be, but also some people just don't genuinely want children you know? You could be one of those people.

On the same token I HAVE kids and when there's a cold screaming in a restaurant I cringe too. Mine don't act that way. So I don't like it when other kids do.

You're welcome to your feelings and attitudes. I'm a father of 3 but I have no criticism for you.

thanks tommy, understood. :)

There are those who like kids and those who don't. I think you just really don't like kids.

My fiance and I would ove to have a child but want to get married first and before that I want to be healthier all around. We are 34 so I know time is a tickin but I hope it will happen. This being said, I agree with Cuppycake, I love my nephews and I know that I would love a child of my own but to hear other peoples kids scream ans so on makes me cringe too. This doesnt mean I dont like kids and just dont like other peoples kids lol. I know what you mean.

I don't particularly like children. They're awfully high pitched and loud and rowdy and annoying.
This does not make me a bad person.

Actually yea, I dislike kids too. I can't stand screeching, and crying. This is in stores or anywhere. Misbehaving kids and parents who don't correct their kids bother me.

I guess I am not the father type, I will never have kids. But yes, that high pitched screeching...makes me jump out of my skin...ugh.. I do note parents who have well behaving kids though. My hats off the parents who can teach their kids how to behave.

They're kind of like unformed humans, aren't they? No logical mind, no etiquette, no no no well, nothing. They seem blank to me.

I have never had any desire or longing to have kids. The thought has never even crossed my mind. I have nephews & nieces of varying ages. I like the kids you can give back lol! I don't mind kids as long as they are not doing high pitched screaming or have parents that don't discipline them. I help teach kids at Karate & they are always a lot more enthusiastic than the adults. They crack me up with some of the questions & comments they come out with at times.

I knew by the age of 18 that I did not want children and asked my ob/gyn to tie my tubes but because out my age he refused. Turns out I have pcos which can cause infertility and I was never able to have children.

There is so much violence, addiction and mental illness in my family that the thought of putting a child through what I had been through was incomprehensible to me. I have a nephew who I don't even like to be around because he is so self centered and if it does not benefit him our his fellow waste of life friends then he doesn't do anything but party and sleep. He's going to be 30 and is living at home along with his girlfriend and they never contribute time or money to help around the house.

I have my sweet little Yorkie who is like a child to me, I have turned suicidal several times once just this weekend because he has a terminal illness and when he has a bad turn and it looks like he might not pull through this time I am unable to comprehend living with out him.

I think it's great people can say hey it's not for me etc...

I have 2 children and I am grateful that they were never as some have described. I personally don't like high pitched, whining or screaming myself.

I would rather have someone be honest than go ahead and have children out of some strange obligation to what some may say is a natural process that should be met and all the other societal BS many of us have fallen prey to.

Mine being obligated to a toxic family for way too long. I finally became brave enough to say hell no. Just because we are blood it doesn't make us family.

I however always wanted children and do honestly enjoy the majority of them.

We all have to do what is best for us. Gotta be true to yourself!

Peace

I had the same problem you had and can really relate to the way you feel about kids. I don't hate them or anything, but now that I look back on it, it's probably best that I never had any.

I have one, we tried for a second, but that ended not well, due to medical reasons it would be deadly for me or a second child for us to have anymore. I do not like bad behavior either, sometimes no matter what you do it seems, there are days when your kid will not behave, and it is quite overwhelming. For the most part I do not sugar coat things with my kid, I tell her if you act like that people will not like you and they will think ew what a rotten awful child, yuck! but if you behave well then people will think wow what a great kid that is, I want one of those kinds. And it will put a smile on someones face. and sometimes I get judged for my straight shooter type self, but I tell you those usually end up being days she turns herself around, and by golly that day in the store, at least two people proved my point. and she turned to me and said wow mommy you were right, people do like me better when i behave. and i said told you so. honestly i have had days when she was the only well behaving kid in the store and people have bought her stuff, like can i please reward you kids good behavior, and i just shrug and say i guess so. it feels kind of weird, and i never expect it. but it does feel nice to know she was so well behaved it impressed someone that much. sometimes i love kids and sometimes i don't. i always love my kid, but sometimes i don't want to be around her, like when she has those days and i just want to dump some holy water on her, like what in the world is wrong with you child. for the most part she is a really good and well behaved kid. although she had a tough year, basically failed citizenship, aced academically though. but im not a very good parent, also i didn't know i had biploar until after i had her. kids are not for everyone. I do seem to find it odd. I am guilty of liking certain age groups more than others. I am glad she is more independent now than she used to be. but i also don't judge for you it. as long as you are not rude about it. I just don't like the people who don't like kids and are rude about it. Because I am a bit of a mama bear at times.

For many many years I was desperate for a baby. I yearned for the baby smell. The love. The baby growing inside of me. Then when I hit 27 I said hell no. They cry they stink. They say no. Then at age 13 all hell breaks loose. Then some pervert molest or rape them. Being a kid is hard. I'd rather travel. Kids watch your every move 24/7 like reality TV. They are likely to have your traits. They average 400,000 don't get me started on single moms. It is so rare these men help. There are some single dads but so rare. 2.year olds falling out on the middle of the store kicking and screaming. I'm 29 and kids make me cringe