Engine

All I did was answer your question.

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ladyislingering

But think of it for a second; it's a very common thing that people say, that children are necessary to take care of the elderly, but so rarely does that actually happen. I'm not telling you you're absolutely wrong but there's a chance that the logic is tragically flawed.

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Cheese

It's a choice whether you want kids or not. What's an ideal lifestyle decision for one may not be the same for someone else. Frankly I don't want kids , but can't alter the fact i do.

Sparky

If my lineage is any indication, I would truly be a very awful father. At some point you gotta cut it off.

Cheese

Good point. I'm too much like my old man so it's probably a good thing i never see my kid..................patience not a strong point etc

Sparky

Its in the best interest of everybody, at least your doing a service.

Cheese

Yep. I'm a total c*nt in real life so wouldn't want to project that attitude onto a kid

Wait.........I'm not a lot better away from real life

Sparky

god i'd hate my ****ing **** kid like only a father could

Engine

I know I'm not absolutely wrong. That's why I replied. In any case, Jans only said it's "likely" to extend your life. Certainly not definite. And it's not just being taken care of - it's also having a family around who connects you to the world in ways that you wouldn't be otherwise. You don't seem to want to believe it, but there are many cases of people treating their kids well, resulting in the kids truly loving their parents and helping give them happy long lives.

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Cheese

met mine several times and didn't feel a connection