If you are like me then kids just aren't really your thing. I'm an only child and one that was always around my mom's friend's whose children were either older or non existent. Now that I'm older and I'm still not fond of them, or have any desire to have one. Though just because I may not like them doesn't mean I'm going to hiss at a baby every time I see it, no kids are cute and creative and I can handle them as long as I know I'm not going home with them.
1. A baby crying
I like eating out and getting to relax after a long day and tell my eating companion my problems, though when a baby cries it's hard to hear anything but that. The worst thing is when nobody takes the child outside and it just continues to grow louder. Now I understand they have no other way to communicate but I highly value a good inside voice and I know the other costumers do as well.
http://www.mtv.com/news/1909278/vmacryingreactio...
2. The miracle child
Once everyone finds out you don't like kids you get asked to hold a lot of kids, which is the opposite of what you think would happen but everyone wants their kid to be the one to change your mind. Sorry everyone but I don't want to hold the baby, I'll just look on from a far.
http://giphy.com/gifs/babykidsangelinajolieAEL...
3. The expectations
I get asked a lot, "well what about when you have kids?" or "what if you have a partner who wants them?" Why as a person am I required to think about babies all day long? I'm trying to get through school and get a job, kids are the last thing on my mind. I always like to answer "if it happens it happens," which usually ends up with them telling me "oh it will," and walking off laughing. Thanks oh great and powerful fortune teller.
http://giphy.com/gifs/aladdingenieBYaQgGmxF4bgA
4. Baby showers seem ridiculous
I like parties, the food, the music, and getting to hang out with my friends. Baby showers are the opposite. I've never been to a baby shower that wasn't a room filled with either pink or blue and had mini cupcakes and chips as the only food and the no music because the guest needed to socialise and talk about babies. I also don't like having to have spent twenty five dollars on a gift because baby stuff is expensive. It is always kind of sweet to see the mom get all excited, but who wouldn't, it's presents!
http://spoki.tvnet.lv/tribine/Svarigakaisnoslepum...
5. So much responsibility
This is a persons life you are responsible for, that's huge. You have to constantly wonder if you are raising them right or if you did something wrong. My biggest responsibility now is my school and that's just me dealing with my own problems. The thought of escalating that is terrifying.
http://popkey.co/m/Wxz9Kresponsibilityjean+ralph...
6. The judge is here
I'm sorry if I offend anyone but I hate minivans, and to those of you who drive them I know you wouldn't have chosen it if it wasn't for the convenience. When I go for a run at the park and see a woman loading up five kids in a minivan after a soccer game, I genuinely pity her because I know she gets no rest. Also for all the parents out there, you should not try to act the same age as your child. I've always cringed when I see a mom wear Victoria Secret and tons of makeup, look and act your age. You aren't in high school anymore and the PTA shouldn't be as tense at the Olympic games, sorry!
http://www.thatscoop.com/article/Nishant Sinha/p...
7. Facebook is no longer safe
I'm not a huge user of Facebook to begin with but when I do go on I'm flooded with baby pictures. I get it you have a cute kid and you payed a lot of money for that newborn photo shoot and want to share it with the world, which is totally your right but still annoying. I love the photos of the kids at a birthday party and the parent takes so many pictures it feels like I was there, "did you go to Amy's third birthday party?" "Yeah that princess cake was so cute and the glitter balloons were genius." Yeah I just nailed that conversation and I wasn't even at the party.
