Mother Wonders If She’s A Bad Parent For Saying She Regrets Having Kids

Children shouldn’t be end all be all.

Becoming a parent is one of the hardest things in the world. And while some people excel at it and actually want kids. Others are not a big fan of the idea and that is perfectly normal.

However, In our society, it is hammered into our mind since we were born, that having kids is this beautiful thing that everyone has to go through. After all, it’s just an instinct. And you don’t understand yet.

Hence, so many people get pressured into having kids which they did not even want in the first place. Whether it be by their partner or their parents. So when one mother told the honest truth to her sister. ‘That she sometimes regrets having kids.’ Her sister looked at her like she was crazy.

So this mother did what anyone would do. Go on Reddit to ask the world if she really is a bad person for even thinking that.

Source: Reddit

This is the original story that started it all.

As you can imagine, Reddit users had a lot to say about Parenting.

At the end of the day, it is not for everyone.

And yet you can’t go back.

Exactly, Her sister shouldn’t have made her feel like that.

You have to make a lot of sacrifices when you become a parent.

It’s not a tv show where everything always ends up being perfect.

We should just be honest about the toll that having a child can take on their parents.

Nobody should have to in this situation.

And it shouldn’t be.

All in all, The original poster is definitely no the a**hole.

It’s shouldn’t be a natural state of being. Some people want it, some people don’t.

What are your thoughts on this? Comment them down below and let us know. And don’t forget to share so other people can join in too.