Before I start this story I want to simple begin by saying I am not by any means wanting or meaning to offend any of the readers I have established over the past year. This is a personal opinion piece based on myself. If you feel the need to exit out of this window, I will completely understand.
I am not going to beat around the bush, this story is going to be about children. I love kids of every age, especially babies. The best thing about kids right now in my life is that they are not mine. I am able to give them back to their parents when I'm done playing or holding them. I have a good habit of giving them back whenever they start crying. Here are a few valid reasons for why I am a childless millennial.
1. I'm Still A Child
This is a common phrase that I have heard from many of my friends with kids and others who are like me who have chosen to not have kids right now. I am about to turn 24-years-old. I just recently graduated from college and have yet to start my career. I still live at home with my parents and I am driving a car that is still in their name with the title and insurance. I hope you are starting to get the picture that I myself am still a child. I am in no way physically, mentally, and emotionally ready to be personally responsible for having and raising a child. I want my child to have a better life than what I was given. I've had to work hard for everything that I wanted. I know people always say that you will never be ready to have a child even if you think you are. I would personally like to be a little farther ahead in my life before I bring someone else into my life.
2. I Am Not Married Yet
This is where I think it may get a little touchy with the single moms. I am not meaning to offend the single moms whatsoever. I salute you for standing strong for your child and doing whatever you can to take care of them even though you feel like pulling your hair out and throwing in the towel every second of the day. I want to settle down with someone before I have a kid. I don't my children to have to switch back and forth between homes every week. My first marriage will be my only marriage, divorce is not an option and we will fight to keep the family together no matter what.
3. I Want To Enjoy My Early 20's
I have just gotten out of college and I want to be able to focus on things that I haven't been able to since I started high school. My main focus then was surviving statistics and making ads for my college paper. This may seem selfish, but it's the honest truth. I want to be able to focus on myself and what I want to be in my future.
This is why I am a childless millennial.
