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I would only have a child if we became millionaires

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bananafoams · 21/11/2022 13:07

I've never been a particularly maternal person and have never wanted children, but now I'm getting a bit older (34, husband is 42) it's a topic that is on my mind a lot.
I know that time is ticking away, and so I want to make sure that not having children is the correct path for us and everything is definitely stacked towards not becoming parents - including the fact that we love our freedom and disposable money.
I have to say though the one thing that would possibly persuade me is if we became millionaires as then we could afford a nanny and other things that would mean we could still enjoy some free time etc.
Husband owns a business that when he sells would make put us in this category (on the single figure side) but that won't be for a few years.
I'm very happy with us not ever having kids, but society is so pushy for people to become parents that you can't help but question if it's the right thing to do.

Any one else think the same?

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Layla292 · 24/11/2022 07:29

Yoyooo · 21/11/2022 13:13

I think you're in the position to be a really cool aunt.

I agree

Layla292 · 24/11/2022 07:33

LookingForTipsNotPuns · 22/11/2022 09:46

Got to ask though, why are you on Mumsnet if you don't have kids and ergo, don't need parenting advice?

Mumsnet deals with loads of talk topics, you don’t need to be a parent to be on here, also dads comment are you suggesting they shouldn’t be either 😂😂

imbacktoshowyoumydress · 24/11/2022 07:34

I know loads of child free couples. I don't really think it's taboo anymore. You do you.

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bananafoams · 24/11/2022 16:58

@imbacktoshowyoumydress I dont think it's taboo, I have lots of child free friends to - actually the majority are.

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