Is anyone else here childless by choice? (Or, if you don't mind sharing, childless not by choice?)
I ask because I've noticed a higher percentage of people who have cats choose not to have children. (This could just be because of the company I keep on the internet, though!
) Neither my boyfriend nor I want children, though he's 100% sure and I'm only 95% sure.
We consider the cats our kids and we like that they are "kids lite" - yes, they are costly to care for and have some of the same risks/downsides of kids (poop and breaking things being the big two), but we can also leave them in the house for 24-36 hours, maybe 48 in a pinch, with no supervision, or lock our door for a few hours or at night and totally ignore them if needed.
I also like that I can swear at them when they tick me off without worrying about little pitchers and big ears
Plus, cats bring many of the same joys as children - laughter and playfulness and comfort. And they're furry!
All in all, we don't want kids for a number of reasons, but we consider cats a pretty good substitute. Anyone else agree?
I ask because I've noticed a higher percentage of people who have cats choose not to have children. (This could just be because of the company I keep on the internet, though!
We consider the cats our kids and we like that they are "kids lite" - yes, they are costly to care for and have some of the same risks/downsides of kids (poop and breaking things being the big two), but we can also leave them in the house for 24-36 hours, maybe 48 in a pinch, with no supervision, or lock our door for a few hours or at night and totally ignore them if needed.
I also like that I can swear at them when they tick me off without worrying about little pitchers and big ears
All in all, we don't want kids for a number of reasons, but we consider cats a pretty good substitute. Anyone else agree?