-That women secretly want kids. Hell no! I went for my physical yesterday and realized pretty quickly after seeing people's kids running around that I chose well to not be a parent. It might be good for some people, but this woman is not a fan of kids (though absolutely loves animals). I don't want to see them get mistreated or anything, but please don't ask me to hold your baby or anything since it's awkward and anxiety provoking. If I want parenthood, then I'd do it, otherwise, please back off.
-That people in my age group are lazy. There are some trust fund kids out there who had parents who didn't teach them to work hard, but that's true for any group. If anything, we just happened to join the workforce after the biggest generation ever who will probably live longer than the preceding ones. A lot of the "good jobs" are taken by someone who won't retire for a long time. Plus companies are not hiring as many full time people in a lot of places. We have a ton of debt that other generations never had to deal with in order to get one of the "good" jobs that are not coming available for a long time. We are trying to do all the things of having a good job and contribute to society. Give us a chance and we can get there.
- That Gamers are immature. Older people play cards and in casinos that are their generation's equivalent.
Woo-hoo! Childfree for me! The wife did want kids shortly after we got married, but things didn't turn out. So, we're enjoying life with our two fur babies and out of country vacations and did I mention money? Plenty of money to spend on what we want instead of taking little idle to the dentist again.
I'm 40+ and still game. Quietly hoping for all-night lan parties in the retirement home whenever I get there.
The expectation that you secretly want kids, although stronger for women, is not nonexistent for men. My family keep telling me that I'll realise later that I want kids. Or my favourite one is they say when I get married, I'll have no choice in the matter. I personally don't understand why people obsess about other people wanting kids. It's bazaar!
-That women secretly want kids. Hell no! I went for my physical yesterday and realized pretty quickly after seeing people's kids running around that I chose well to not be a parent. It might be good for some people, but this woman is not a fan of kids (though absolutely loves animals). I don't want to see them get mistreated or anything, but please don't ask me to hold your baby or anything since it's awkward and anxiety provoking. If I want parenthood, then I'd do it, otherwise, please back off.
-That people in my age group are lazy. There are some trust fund kids out there who had parents who didn't teach them to work hard, but that's true for any group. If anything, we just happened to join the workforce after the biggest generation ever who will probably live longer than the preceding ones. A lot of the "good jobs" are taken by someone who won't retire for a long time. Plus companies are not hiring as many full time people in a lot of places. We have a ton of debt that other generations never had to deal with in order to get one of the "good" jobs that are not coming available for a long time. We are trying to do all the things of having a good job and contribute to society. Give us a chance and we can get there.
- That Gamers are immature. Older people play cards and in casinos that are their generation's equivalent.
Woo-hoo! Childfree for me! The wife did want kids shortly after we got married, but things didn't turn out. So, we're enjoying life with our two fur babies and out of country vacations and did I mention money? Plenty of money to spend on what we want instead of taking little idle to the dentist again.
I'm 40+ and still game. Quietly hoping for all-night lan parties in the retirement home whenever I get there.
The expectation that you secretly want kids, although stronger for women, is not nonexistent for men. My family keep telling me that I'll realise later that I want kids. Or my favourite one is they say when I get married, I'll have no choice in the matter. I personally don't understand why people obsess about other people wanting kids. It's bazaar!