Ever had a heart-to-heart that changed your life? That’s exactly what happened when a concerned big sister decided to give her younger sibling a dose of reality about parenting. With the little sister (26) contemplating motherhood, the big sister felt it was time to reveal the not-so-rosy aspects of raising children. Little did she know, her candid talk would lead to an unexpected decision.
A Family Pushing for Babies
The Reality of Parenting
The Twin Factor ♀️
The Autism Question
The Importance of Parenting Research
The Financial Aspect
Motherhood is Forever
The Unexpected Decision
Family Backlash
Husband’s Take
The Aftermath of a Brutally Honest Talk ️
After the big sister’s candid talk about the realities of parenting, the little sister and her husband decided a dog would be a better fit for their lives. They admitted they weren’t ready to handle two babies at once or provide the necessary support for a potentially disabled child. The big sister’s parents, however, were less than thrilled, accusing her of scaring the young couple away from parenthood. Her husband, on the other hand, applauded her honesty, although he suggested a more gradual approach to sharing such intense information. So, what do you think? Was the big sister out of line or just being brutally honest? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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“NTA You did the right thing. It is SO easy to get caught up in the baby craziness because of family. ‘Oh but then they’d grow up with their cousins.’ ‘Aren’t you worried about being OLD?’ ‘Well I hope I’m still around by the time they are.’ My boyfriend and I are at that stage where our families have been at us for having kids since we’re the last in both families. We got caught up in it and went through a baby craze, but after a 5 or 6 months it passed. The no contact with family because of covid helped too. Although we want children, both of us are happy we didn’t end up pregnant. There’s still so much to prepare and save for, plus we’re happy being delinquents for a few more years.”
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