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Anyone else have an urge to have kids while being a teen?

So I'm in bed right, eyes open, complete dark.. just facing upwards. Now usually this is the time where I'd be thinking about how far behind I am in college, or how I'm scared to die one day (you know, your usual 'bruh moment' thoughts).

But recently man I've been lying here having my nightly collapse into a mental breakdown, and instead of my usual (often worrying) thoughts, I've been thinking about how much I can't wait to have a kid. Why? Not a clue, I mean I'm 17 and as of right now haven't even completed my A-Levels so I'm not going to go get someone up the duff or anything... but I just thought I'd throw that out there and wonder if anyone has an idea of where these urges come from or if anyone else has these thoughts.

G'night chiefs and chieftess'.

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Original post by V℮rsions
So I'm in bed right, eyes open, complete dark.. just facing upwards. Now usually this is the time where I'd be thinking about how far behind I am in college, or how I'm scared to die one day (you know, your usual 'bruh moment' thoughts).

But recently man I've been lying here having my nightly collapse into a mental breakdown, and instead of my usual (often worrying) thoughts, I've been thinking about how much I can't wait to have a kid. Why? Not a clue, I mean I'm 17 and as of right now haven't even completed my A-Levels so I'm not going to go get someone up the duff or anything... but I just thought I'd throw that out there and wonder if anyone has an idea of where these urges come from or if anyone else has these thoughts.

G'night chiefs and chieftess'.


I used to when I was younger, but not anymore, night!
Reply 2
Yes, I desperately want kids, waiting years to have one seems impossible. I dont know why.
Having a planned child as a teenager is a stupid idea though so meh. Babysitting is the second best option.
Wow I been feeling that way a lot the last few months. Probably cos I've been working with kids, and maybe because it's hormones or smth. Or I'm just getting old lol, not sure.
I think it's good to want to be a parent, and to be a good one. But when the time is right☺️
Reply 4
Original post by V℮rsions
So I'm in bed right, eyes open, complete dark.. just facing upwards. Now usually this is the time where I'd be thinking about how far behind I am in college, or how I'm scared to die one day (you know, your usual 'bruh moment' thoughts).

But recently man I've been lying here having my nightly collapse into a mental breakdown, and instead of my usual (often worrying) thoughts, I've been thinking about how much I can't wait to have a kid. Why? Not a clue, I mean I'm 17 and as of right now haven't even completed my A-Levels so I'm not going to go get someone up the duff or anything... but I just thought I'd throw that out there and wonder if anyone has an idea of where these urges come from or if anyone else has these thoughts.

G'night chiefs and chieftess'.


omg yes i really want kids but then again i think about how bad of a parent i would be :lol:
I mean I'm 16, and single so it isn't like I am in the right place to get a girl pregnant. But I do want kids, and I think about it a bit. However, I know when it is right for me it'll happen. I don't want to have kids and not be ready financially or mentally
No chance.
Original post by V℮rsions
So I'm in bed right, eyes open, complete dark.. just facing upwards. Now usually this is the time where I'd be thinking about how far behind I am in college, or how I'm scared to die one day (you know, your usual 'bruh moment' thoughts).

But recently man I've been lying here having my nightly collapse into a mental breakdown, and instead of my usual (often worrying) thoughts, I've been thinking about how much I can't wait to have a kid. Why? Not a clue, I mean I'm 17 and as of right now haven't even completed my A-Levels so I'm not going to go get someone up the duff or anything... but I just thought I'd throw that out there and wonder if anyone has an idea of where these urges come from or if anyone else has these thoughts.

G'night chiefs and chieftess'.


wait what you're 17 too? No way I always thought you were way older lol
To answer your question, I've never felt like that, but I do want kids in the future.
Reply 8
i think the majority of people would love to start a family and have a chance at experiencing parenthood.
we all have that fear of 'am i good enough?' or 'am i doing this right?' and the reality is, no, but it doesn't matter.
what matters is how you use the resource materials out there (friends, your own parents, the internet), to help shape your decisions.
then putting that research into practice.

i also think these urges people have when they are teenagers on the topic of having kids, is more of an urge / fantasy than actually acting on it. You just have to watch MTV Teen 16 or whatever that programme is on 16yr olds having their first kids to know how difficult it is. You're also throwing away your education / time to focus on raising a baby (whilst it seems cool, it's really not).

Best to wait till you find a loving boyfriend/girlfriend (whatever you're into), and have a family when both of you are 100% committed.
Original post by Qxi.xli
wait what you're 17 too? No way I always thought you were way older lol
To answer your question, I've never felt like that, but I do want kids in the future.

Yeah haha, only 17 😅
And fairs man, I want some in the future too, just weird thoughts I get at 3am :/
Original post by V℮rsions
Yeah haha, only 17 😅
And fairs man, I want some in the future too, just weird thoughts I get at 3am :/

oh nice haha
which subjects do you do?
Original post by Qxi.xli
oh nice haha
which subjects do you do?

Law Politics and Business, Y13
Wbu? I don't know if you're in college/school/uni lol
Original post by V℮rsions
Law Politics and Business, Y13
Wbu? I don't know if you're in college/school/uni lol

Nice, What do you want to study at uni lol
I'm in sixth form haha
In Yr 12 doing Maths Furthermaths Physics and Chemistry :smile:
Original post by Qxi.xli
Nice, What do you want to study at uni lol
I'm in sixth form haha
In Yr 12 doing Maths Furthermaths Physics and Chemistry :smile:

damn those are some p tough subjects :lolwut:
I was thinking about Management and Marketing, but now I'm thinking about Business Analytics since I've heard it's more employable and closer to STEM than Marketing. I don't know anymore lol
Original post by V℮rsions
damn those are some p tough subjects :lolwut:
I was thinking about Management and Marketing, but now I'm thinking about Business Analytics since I've heard it's more employable and closer to STEM than Marketing. I don't know anymore lol

yeah haha I don't know how I'm coping tbh
oh wow that's cool. I thought you've already applied to unis though, so how come you haven't decided on your course yet lol?
Original post by Qxi.xli
yeah haha I don't know how I'm coping tbh
oh wow that's cool. I thought you've already applied to unis though, so how come you haven't decided on your course yet lol?

Your first year in most universities' business schools tend to be your essential finance / HR / Marketing skills, so you only really specialise in your second year.

And yeah its hard times rn, what are you thinking to apply for? Only got a few months left ! :biggrin:
Yea, I had a huge baby fever last year/two until my sister had a baby and I was like “...nope”
Definitely not. I want to be approaching 30 before thinking about starting a family tbh.
not at all, having children is so much responsibility.
Original post by V℮rsions
Your first year in most universities' business schools tend to be your essential finance / HR / Marketing skills, so you only really specialise in your second year.

And yeah its hard times rn, what are you thinking to apply for? Only got a few months left ! :biggrin:

ah I seee, gl x
I'm still undecided! 😭 I'm thinking Engineering or Physics or Material Science 😭
I hate making decisions haha

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