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AIBU to think choosing a second child with an absent father is selfish?

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Havemechippytea · 06/06/2026 07:34

NC for this because outing. My cousin admitted to me last night she’s pregnant again with her on off boyfriend whom she’s now dumped because she “has always wanted two kids” and I’m shocked. I don’t know if I’m being very judgy here but I’d have thought the wellbeing of the existing child should come first and you shouldn’t just have more kids with a crap father because that’s what YOU want?

I almost understand having one child with a crap bloke as they may not have realised what a useless father he is or desperately wanted a child, but AIBU to think going on to have a second with a useless/absent father is very selfish and not good parenting? Or do the benefits of a sibling outweigh the impact of a useless father?

I suspect I’ll get flamed so got my tin hat on.

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RampantIvy · 06/06/2026 07:52

NeededANameChangeAnyway · 06/06/2026 07:51

I don't think so. She wanted two kids, perhaps it was important to her that they had the same dad, maybe he was convenient, maybe she had a life plan with X years between her kids. Good for her going for what she wants.

I couldn't disagree with you more.

NeededANameChangeAnyway · 06/06/2026 07:51

I don't think so. She wanted two kids, perhaps it was important to her that they had the same dad, maybe he was convenient, maybe she had a life plan with X years between her kids. Good for her going for what she wants.