How many people actually like children?

[Whitehorses67]

I detest children.

Yes, I know that is a sweeping statement and that, as with adults, children vary but as a group I find them almost universally irritating, selfish and generally unpleasant to be with.

Of course at very young ages selfishness is understandable because understanding of others needs as separate beings is a developmental stage and I excuse that (but still don’t want to be in their company) however so many older children continue in this manner to young adulthood.

This is exacerbated by the modern cult of self which encourages “putting yourself first”, “living your best life”, “being your authentic self” and other bollocky catch phrases.

A generation of wannabe “influencers” and reality tv stars is created whose only aim is money and fame and enjoying themselves.

All very well but who does that leave doing actual important work to maintain society and support others?

Does anyone else admit to not liking children? Or at least only liking your own?

I’m not that keen on kids generally but absolutely adore my own child.

But @Whitehorses67 you seem
absolutely bitter about life in general, you should get some help with that. It’s not a way to live.

Being a nurse isn’t a get out for being a massive bitch.

It is deeply concerning that you hold such strong negative views towards children - one of the most vulnerable members of society - whilst simultaneously claiming that you have worked as a Learning Disability Nurse, a carer and a volunteer in animal rescue. I dread to think of how you have treated your patients/service users throughout your time…

I think they are the best thing humans give to the world.

This post is utterly nonsensical. What does not liking children have to do with influencers, modern catch phrases and supporting society?? You know children are not the ones influencing and quoting stupid phrases. If you don't like kids fair enough but this post makes no sense!!

@WildFlowerBees I agree re the noise. I love kids and work with them, and they can get noisy but we ask them to keep the noise down and they usually do. It creeps up again and we repeat the request. By that I mean chatting and laughing is fine but loud screeching is not. Almost all children can control this impulse so I full agree it is bad parenting that allows it go completely unchecked. The majority of ND or SEN children can control themselves to some extent too. It's more parenting they need, not less.

And I don't like cats and dogs and am not keen on people who prioritise animals over people.
I think that's a much more taboo thing to say in the UK than to say you detest children to be honest.

Not fond of children but will always engage if required, would never ignore a child that waves/speaks to me etc.
Actually maybe I'm not such a meanie after all.😁

This. OP you are truly pathetic and your rambling post makes zero sense.

You said “I detest children”. The dictionary definition of the word “detest” is “to hate someone or something very much” or “to hate intensely” depending which dictionary you choose.

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/detest

All very well but who does that leave doing actual important work to maintain society and support others?

You don’t seem to realise this, but doctors, carers, lifeguards, vets, nurses, teachers and/or whomever else you deem worthy etc. all used to be children too!

I love children and can't understand why anyone would hate a child that's awful

This is a weird question. I don't like or dislike "children" any more than I like or dislike "adults".

You do realise this forum is called Mumsnet???
You're pathetic.