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ParticipantMaybe he thought he could have a better future for his family if he invested in real estate. Its really sad and I’m glad that I didn’t do what he did but I can see how it happened. Some people are suckers. Some of us can see through the smoke and mirrors. Too bad he didn’t.
PerryChase, I do believe that it is hard work to be parents and I see people that don’t really realize how hard it is until they are thrust into it. Its something I never questioned though. Maybe thats why I feel strongly. I do take good care of my kids but when I had my daycare license, I saw many kids whose parents didn’t bathe them and provide them with clean clothes or stay home with them when they were ill. That was heartbreaking. Many people need to grow up before they have kids.
Sorry if I’ve offended anyone.
ParticipantIt was more of a rebuttal to his “bigger mistake” comment. However, I’m not ashamed of my family values. I also don’t believe that homosexuality is determined by biology. I have a relative who is and he says that he chose it. I recognize that they are people and have their own rights however it is significantly harder to reproduce when one makes that choice.
I feel strongly that children are our future and not a burden.
If it is okay for him to state his opinion (rather strongly), its okay for me to state mine as well.
ParticipantBaranaby33,
I feel sorry for the guy too however, I would NEVER criticize him for having four kids!!!!!!!!!!!! Were you a mistake too? I’m number 3 of 4 and my husband is also number 3 of 4. We have two kids and we’d like to have 6! Go ahead and gasp! When out in public, do you observe other families and think to yourself,”Oh my gosh, they have 3 kids! The third one is a huge mistake for humankind!” I sure hope not.
I love my children dearly. My sister in law can’t have children so I’ll have 2 more to keep the population the same. Okay, that adds up to 4. Since there are so many homosexuals nowadays, I might as well have 2 more children to also keep the population the same.
Don’t worry, my family is a contributing family to society. Maybe my kids will find a cure to AIDS or cancer. Maybe they will just be good people that make a diffence in someone else’s life. Having a big family can also help kids learn not to be so selfish. They may have to share a bedroom (oh no!). I’d rather them share a bedroom and learn tolerance than to grow up spoiled with lots of “things.” My husband and I share a bedroom of course and I’m glad I learned how to put up with someone else snoring and making noise at night!Maybe someday when you have chilren, you will be awed at how amazing they really are.
Whenever I hear the argument that people can’t afford to have children, I realize its not that they can’t afford them – they don’t want to have to give up their personal time and money or expand upon their education so they can give their children more. What inspired my husband to finish college? A wife and children. Without the kids, he admits he may not have been as motivated.
Shame on you for calling four kids a “bigger mistake.”
You may think my comments are strong but don’t mess with me because I raise my kids and they are our world’s future.
ParticipantThey bought at the top of the market, can’t stand the mortgage payment and want to move into a bigger house. With an ARM, the payment is only going to get higher!
We know several families that panicked and bought high because they thought the houses were still going to get higher, they didn’t think how it could hurt them when they tried to sell again later.
ParticipantIs San Elijo Hills more expensive for energy bills? I thought everything there has energy star appliances. I don’t like that there aren’t enough roads in and out. Even when Twin Oaks goes through it will still be a lot of traffic. Just my opinion!
ParticipantYes, I am sensitive. Having kids young has made me be more responsible. One of the Doctors that saw me in the hospital after my 2nd child was born said,”So, what High school do you go to?” I laughed and replied that I was 23! It turns out the girl next door was in high school.
Believe it or not but being a young family we still encounter people who can’t understand why we had our children then or would ask me if I got pregnant first and then got married. How rude! Nope, we got married young and then we started having our family. We like taking our kids to the local parks. I sure wouldn’t want to buy one of those $20,000 play sets for my yard! I’ll just take my kids out everyday!
I’m very glad that we’ve had to go through times of being very poor and learning how to budget. My husband worked retail while finishing college and the customers would chew him out on a daily basis – especially the RE agents! He worked at a printing and copying store and the RE agents couldn’t bear to part with a few cents for a copy! They were making great commission back then! That is why he’d just smile and think of how soon the bubble would burst and it would be his turn. The whole experience of working our way through school and learning things the hard way has helped us define needs and wants. Yes, I want a big huge house on a hill with an oceanview! Do I need it? No! I think that is also whats wrong with some of the buyers. Many have a sense of entitlement. I’ll just stay here for as long as I can possibly stand it and save my money! I think my rent is less than local property taxes so its like I’m here for free!
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