Children

**Galician** · 20th April 08, 07:39 PM

Ahhh, I'll have to let my friends know for the appropriate usage.

**auld argonian** · 20th April 08, 07:45 PM

Two. The boy is nineteen and going to college here in town though he lives on campus during the school year. The girl is sixteen and going to high school.

When they're little and you're taking care of them and someone tells you to cherish that time because they'll grow up...believe them and enjoy it as much as you can.

I had a great time taking care of my two when they were small and now when I see folks with young 'uns, I get a little verklempt.

Not to be a downer, but there are so many kids here that are abandoned and neglected and sometimes killed by the people who are supposed to be taking care of them, I'd take another one or two of the ones that no one seems to care about on in a moment. I enjoyed raising my kids and seeing how they turned out, I fancy that my wife and I are pretty good at it.

Best

AA

**SteveB** · 20th April 08, 07:48 PM

Boy, girl, boy adopted us. Now 44, 40, 37. 7 Grand kids, 1 Great grand.
Therefore I am ancient. Oldest son is Cape Verdian, youngest is Portuguese. neither interested in kilts, both do wear clothing to their heritage. Can be an interesting family gathering...

**Eujeankilt** · 20th April 08, 09:29 PM

Youngest -22 - is ours and she lives in town. Middle one is hers, 30 years old and she lives 100 miles north. Oldest, 36, is my partner's ex's son, but my partner is the only mother he's known. I didn't realize how difficult it was going to be step parenting, but I love all three dearly. I had the most friction with the middle daughter, but we are closest now. ah, the ironies of life!

Dale

**berserkbishop** · 20th April 08, 09:43 PM

I dont forsee children in my future. That choice meets disapproval from nearly everyone I know, but right now I have way too much life to explore. I also dont really see my self settling down and getting married for some years, possibly well after I feel that children are a possibility.

I'm not really a "kid person." I am the youngest in my family and was alienated from any family that might have had younger kids do to some family situations. I just dont feel the need to reproduce myself.

I dare say that if I ever feel the need to have a child around I will adopt. There are plenty of children who need good homes.

BB

**Mr. Kilt** · 21st April 08, 05:15 AM

Both Karen and I have never wanted to raise kids. We're barely responsible enough to look after ourselves, let alone a child! Like Zardoz said...if we want to hear the pitter-patter of little feet around the house we'll put shoes on the cats.

That being said...I have a 24 year old biological daughter from a previous relationship, who had been given up for adoption at birth. She tracked me down and has been back in my life for the past 4 years. She's now living in Calgary and attending university. She turned out to be a wonderful young lady and I'm glad to have been given a second chance to know her.

**Ozman1944** · 21st April 08, 09:15 AM

No marriage, hence no children.

**Clockwork John** · 21st April 08, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by Ozman1944

No marriage, hence no children.

It's that darn vow of chastity...

**James MacMillan** · 21st April 08, 09:27 AM

Early on in my life I was forced through no personal choice to became a gelding, so children don't figure into the picture. I do make a pretty good uncle, and have served as a Scout leader, also I am lucky enough to have been a mentor at times and I continue to enjoy the company of young people.

**McClef** · 21st April 08, 09:37 AM

Anyone who hates children and animals can't be all bad.
W. C. Fields

Children should neither be seen or heard from - ever again.
W. C. Fields

I like children - fried.
W. C. Fields