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17 Surprising Confessions From Parents Who Regret Having Kids

Newsflash: being an adult DOES NOT mean you have to procreate.

A lot of people think you’re not truly an adult until you create other humans, but there are TONS of people out there who will prove you wrong. And they’re leading normal, happy, kid-free lives.

These 17 people wish they were those other people. Because their kids ruined their damn lives.

Let’s dig in…

1. And they probably will know that eventually if you don’t get it addressed.

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2. Yeah, being able to take care of kids is essential.

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3. ugh, so sorry to see this.

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4. Ruint

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5. Well, you probably aren’t the WORST mother ever. They’re still alive.

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6. Well, it definitely would be easier. That’s for sure.

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7. Sometimes kids do get in the way of marriage.

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8. Well, have better reasons than that… jeezus…

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9. You can still do things with kids. People do it every day…

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10. That’s fair!

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11. Well, keep daydreaming. They’re not going away.

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12. If you start planning now, by the time she’s 18 you can totally see the world.

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13. Don’t be sorry. It’s a common feeling.

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14. Get treatment! Don’t let depression ruin your life!

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15. Yeah, that’s a tough one. Best of luck!

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16. As long as you don’t do it, you’re just thinking like a terrible person.

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17. Sorry to see that. 🙁

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What do you think? Have any kids, but not really want them?

You might not be able to ever admit it to your children, but just know that you’re not alone.