Preggy Po's and PregNancy Neg's

[Pete]

That is an awful and rough ridin' stupid reason to have a second child

What if I told you I have adopted all 3 of my children, not for infertility or humanitarian purposes - though I will gladly accept the credit - but because I want to keep my wife's winklywoo pristine?  How would you feel about that?

That you are either a sociopath or a benevolent pervert.

I win, the wife wins, the kids win. I don't see the problem.

This isn't Russia, do what you want.  Are you saying that you wanted to avoid health complications of a child birth, or do you literally mean that you are concerned about the aesthetics of her genitals, etc.?  Because, there is a difference in my opinion.  Again, this isn't Russia, but still.

[Pete]

That is an awful and rough ridin' stupid reason to have a second child

It might be "awful," but it's clearly not stupid.  It's a reasoned decision, albeit a somewhat morbid one.

[Spracne]

That is an awful and rough ridin' stupid reason to have a second child

What if I told you I have adopted all 3 of my children, not for infertility or humanitarian purposes - though I will gladly accept the credit - but because I want to keep my wife's winklywoo pristine?  How would you feel about that?

That you are either a sociopath or a benevolent pervert.

I win, the wife wins, the kids win. I don't see the problem.

This isn't Russia, do what you want.  Are you saying that you wanted to avoid health complications of a child birth, or do you literally mean that you are concerned about the aesthetics of her genitals, etc.?  Because, there is a difference in my opinion.  Again, this isn't Russia, but still.

Don't judge us.

[michigancat]

That is an awful and rough ridin' stupid reason to have a second child

It might be "awful," but it's clearly not stupid.  It's a reasoned decision, albeit a somewhat morbid one.

Spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a child you only want because of the .05% chance that the first child will die as a teenager, is clearly stupid. This isn't even taking into consideration was that there's a good chance child #2 won't fill the void left by child #1.

[ChiComCat]

That is an awful and rough ridin' stupid reason to have a second child

It might be "awful," but it's clearly not stupid.  It's a reasoned decision, albeit a somewhat morbid one.

Spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a child you only want because of the .05% chance that the first child will die as a teenager, is clearly stupid. This isn't even taking into consideration was that there's a good chance child #2 won't fill the void left by child #1.

I think the mortality rate at my high school was closer to .5%

[michigancat]

That is an awful and rough ridin' stupid reason to have a second child

It might be "awful," but it's clearly not stupid.  It's a reasoned decision, albeit a somewhat morbid one.

Spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a child you only want because of the .05% chance that the first child will die as a teenager, is clearly stupid. This isn't even taking into consideration was that there's a good chance child #2 won't fill the void left by child #1.

I think the mortality rate at my high school was closer to .5%

well if you ever move back you should maybe consider having 10 replacement children just to be safe

[Pete]

That is an awful and rough ridin' stupid reason to have a second child

It might be "awful," but it's clearly not stupid.  It's a reasoned decision, albeit a somewhat morbid one.

Spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a child you only want because of the .05% chance that the first child will die as a teenager, is clearly stupid. This isn't even taking into consideration was that there's a good chance child #2 won't fill the void left by child #1.

What is the cost of that void you speak of? is it more or less than hundreds of thousands of dollars?  I don't know, I'm asking.  Is it possible that someone could perceive that cost to be so great that it would justify hundreds of thousands of dollars?  I don't give a crap either way, just curious.

[michigancat]

That is an awful and rough ridin' stupid reason to have a second child

It might be "awful," but it's clearly not stupid.  It's a reasoned decision, albeit a somewhat morbid one.

Spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a child you only want because of the .05% chance that the first child will die as a teenager, is clearly stupid. This isn't even taking into consideration was that there's a good chance child #2 won't fill the void left by child #1.

What is the cost of that void you speak of? is it more or less than hundreds of thousands of dollars?  I don't know, I'm asking.  Is it possible that someone could perceive that cost to be so great that it would justify hundreds of thousands of dollars?  I don't give a crap either way, just curious.

Yes, it's possible for stupid people to perceive the cost to be worth the insurance of the second child.

[Pete]

I'm not going to do the research on this, but IF it's probable, or even possible for a person to "get through" the soul crushing loss of a child easier if they had another living child, then what is a couple hundred thousand dollars?  Does it make more sense to you if the person is affluent

And, it's probably not likely that is the ONLY reason this hypothetical person had a second kid.  Is your objection limited to cases where that is the ONLY reason, is merely having that as A reason enough for you to object?

[Pete]

I mean, this is like Pascal's wager, right?

[Kat Kid]

Good grief.  Do I need to get the Animal or Steve Dave in here to tell all of you to shut up?

[steve dave]

Everyone shut up

[michigancat]

I'm not going to do the research on this, but IF it's probable, or even possible for a person to "get through" the soul crushing loss of a child easier if they had another living child, then what is a couple hundred thousand dollars?  Does it make more sense to you if the person is affluent

it's still completely irrational. I mean, I'll admit having children is pretty irrational to begin with, but at least there can be reasons associated with happiness and joy and stuff that have somewhat decent odds.

And, it's probably not likely that is the ONLY reason this hypothetical person had a second kid.  Is your object limited to cases where that is the ONLY reason, is merely having that as A reason enough for you to object?

I think it's obvious it wouldn't be the only reason in real life. But I think someone who cites it as a way to convince their partner to have a second child is pretty twisted.

[Mrs. Gooch]

For this whole replacement kid thing to work, the two kids can never ride in the same vehicle because what if there's an accident...

[star seed 7]

For this whole replacement kid thing to work, the two kids can never ride in the same vehicle because what if there's an accident...

what a total pain in the ass

[scottwildcat]

I liked this thread a lot more when we were all having fun congratulating two amazing humans (KK and Mrs. KK).

[bubbles4ksu]

For this whole replacement kid thing to work, the two kids can never ride in the same vehicle because what if there's an accident...

You still have a fraction of the original odds.

The kid replacement thing isn't a top reason for multiple kids, just another reason(top one is that lone children are self-centered). It's extremely morbid and I might consider it stupid and awful as well if I hadn't lost friends and a brother. Small sample size and stuff, I guess.

I'll shut up now.

[Bloodfart]

Spacne two words c-section bro.  And the second kid will never fix or fill the void left from an untimely death but more distract the parents from being consumed with grief.  It just forces them to keep up the routine of daily life which helps.   

[0.42]

lots of anti-only-child racism in here

for real tho KK name your kid luke

[CNS]

for real tho KK name your kid luke

Oh man!

[puniraptor]

I am related to a family of four that splits up flights when they travel. One parent takes one kid and the other parent takes the other kid on a separate flight because they don't want to get all wiped out at once in a plane crash.

but they still get in the same car on a daily basis.

[mocat]

for real tho KK name your kid luke

Oh man!

 

[ChiComCat]

Isn't the two separate flight thing increasing the odds that two of them will have to live through the death of the the other two?

[Spracne]

One of the parents just doesn't want to fly with either the spouse or particular children.

[Emo EMAW]

So what kinda vageen wreckage we talking here?  I had no idea it was substantial.