It seems like a majority of people want children and that's okay but, for those of us who don't want children we are tired of hearing the same things over and over again. We have our reasons for not wanting children and no, we aren't selfish. It's what we decided so please, stop trying to push us to "want" kids.

1.) "You're young, I'm sure you'll change your mind."

Yes, I know I am young. No, I won't change my mind.

2.) "That's selfish"

Do you think I care what you think about my decision? I'm sorry you don't like what I decided but, you're going have to live with it.

3.) "I'm sure you don't hate children"

Yet, here we are. You keep thinking that.

4.) "But we want to be ______ (grandparents, aunts, etc.)"

Gosh, good thing you have two of my other siblings to look to for that.

5.) "Kids are the best thing in life, you'll understand if you have one."

Maybe for those who love kids and always wanted kids but, for those of us who don't want kids, probably not.

6.) "Why wouldn't you want children?"

I can't handle myself why would I want another one of me?

Also, I enjoy saving my money for things or people I actually like and kids are expensive. Oh and, I want to keep my body the way it is and not have it messed up by having a child.

7.) "Watch, I bet you'll have 5 kids."

I'd rather not be the Brady Bunch.

8.) "You can't just have cats and call them 'kids'."

Watch me.

9.) "What if your s/o wants kids?"

I'm sure I'll find someone who will understand. If they don't like it, too bad.

10.) "Those aren't good enough reasons to not want kids."

Well, they seem like great reasons to me.

I still don't get why it's so hard for people to understand my reasons for not wanting kids. When I imagined my future, kids were never in it. I imagine having a great career, husband, and having time to travel where I want and when I want without having kids restricting the places I go. So, you keep trying to push me to have kids or want kids but, in all reality, it's not going to happen.