Thread: Children, are you qualified?

You need to pass a test to drive a car.
You need to pass a test to ride a decent motorbike.
You need to pass a test to handle a boat in many countries.
You need to pass a test to teach.

But to bring a new being into the world, a new human being, to rear it and look after it, efficiently and effectively you need nothing. Just the gynecological hardware and a provider.

Shouldn't there be some kind of assessment as to your suitability for such an important job?

Yes and I have nearly passed it....

Originally Posted by Nawty

I have nearly passed it....

You will have when the kids are supporting you.

Originally Posted by jandajoy

Shouldn't there be some kind of assessment as to your suitability for such an important job?

Implemented by whom?

Originally Posted by momo8

Implemented by whom?

"THE AUTHORITIES"

I never planned to have any kids for the simple reason they would be half me and i wouldn't wish that on anyone, but saying that my daughter is perfectly normal, i think she somehow must have inherited a 100% of her mothers genes.

When we were expecting our first child it was quite a worrying time for me personally as you never know how you will perform as a parent and father.

When a child is born there is not an instanteous love as this love grows as you grow together and over time (well for the Dads anyway).

I think, and with regard to one being a good or bad parent, the potential is imbedded deeply in your nature and character and not for all to immediately recognize.

I have know (particularly) some woman who you would predict would make terrible mothers (in fact they would admit it themselves) but when the child is born a transformation takes place bordering on being a miracle. They turn from being rather selfish, career obsessed fanatics into the most wonderful and caring mothers you could ever imagine.

Again, I believe you can only truly know how good a parent you will be and only after you become one.

I just tried to put one of my boys to bed and he stood up in the cot, peered over the side, and laughed at me.

I've still got no focking idea of what I'm doing.

Originally Posted by AntRobertson

I've still got no focking idea of what I'm doing.

Cling-film him to the bed. Old wives tip for you.

I think I'm lucky; My son has been wonderful really easy to manage with few tantrums. When he was born I was working a solid 70+ hour week, I left that work to spend time with him and it worked wonders...as if now being to read his mind. I know when he's tired, hungry and wants to go somewhere; he's a true soulmate now.

I will not have another because what I've heard is when you get a good managable kid the next one will be a foking nightmare

Originally Posted by buriramboy

I never planned to have any kids for the simple reason they would be half me and i wouldn't wish that on anyone

That's my biggest worry, if you ever meet me you'll understand

Originally Posted by AntRobertson

I just tried to put one of my boys to bed and he stood up in the cot, peered over the side, and laughed at me.

I've still got no focking idea of what I'm doing.

Fun learning though.

Originally Posted by Mr Pot

I will not have another because what I've heard is when you get a good managable kid the next one will be a foking nightmare

You have a 'good manageable kid' because YOU worked at it. Same will happen with the second one if you put the same amount of effort in.

Sure kids have different personalities but anyone who says they have a naughty, unmanageable child because of genetics is lying.

Cheers MeMock I quit my work to really spend time with him. Has been difficult to get the right job again and have really been living with fok all disposable cash for 5 months. Now just landed a dream catch job and I am so happy that my son and I really click Considering my age it makes me more proud (i'm a young 'un)

Good on ya Mr Pot. I am 32 and have 2 kids under 3 and effectively done the same thing. I sold my business and spend heaps of time with my Kids.

Great to read what you did and achieved - good luck with it all.

2 kids to two different girls, i acknowledged a long time ago that i was not parenting material, in so i went a did the right thing so no more spreading seed, does not mean i have not cared for my kids, after all they are mine, so for now we collect animals, like kids but different

I got the job when I married a woman who already had two.

At first it was a bit rocky once in a while as we learned about each other, but now we are great. I'm just sorry that I have to work in another country for a couple of years.

Originally Posted by jandajoy

You need to pass a test to drive a car.
You need to pass a test to ride a decent motorbike.
You need to pass a test to handle a boat in many countries.
You need to pass a test to teach.

But to bring a new being into the world, a new human being, to rear it and look after it, efficiently and effectively you need nothing. Just the gynecological hardware and a provider.

Shouldn't there be some kind of assessment as to your suitability for such an important job?

Is this round-about confession JJ?

Originally Posted by Rural Surin

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What?

Originally Posted by jandajoy

Is this round-about confession JJ?

Confession to what?

That I'm qualified?
That I'm not qualified?
That I eat babies?

Originally Posted by jandajoy

That I eat babies?

You're looking for a pot this afternoon?

Fair point..............

when are you going? You're still stuck at your computer........

Originally Posted by Travelmate

when are you going? You're still stuck at your computer........

Well, where I live the afternoon is generally reckoned to start after noon. Therefore, later.