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Originally Posted by scho63
I know many here have wonderful wives and kids but I never wanted kids.
The single life has allowed me to experience a great deal.
I saw a lot of older guys I worked with in the newspaper pressman's union back in the 80's work their whole life in the business from 15 or 16 years old until mid to late 60's, retire and then drop dead within a few years. It always made an impression on me to not get cheated in life and try to do everything you want in life AFTER you retire.
Sometimes people don't make it that far.
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You're not wrong, but I certainly wanted kids, was blessed with two wonderful sons, and made sure my work/life balance was balanced enough to be the father I wanted to be, make the salary to provide for them while experiencing many wonderful things while they grew up, and retire early enough to be able to do my passion at a reasonably high enough level to have no regrets.
I think everybody makes the choices that are right for them and I've been blessed throughout life to have been mentored by great parents, great military and civilian leaders, and a family that has little moss growing on it.
Live your life and never worry about anything others might say about it.