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Aggravating_Bear8552 , Mylo Kaye / unsplash Report

#2

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Cyber trucks

Ih8Hondas: I have absolutely no idea how they've sold a single one. They're ugly as s**t and they are garbage as an actual truck.

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ZGutr 1 week ago

it's not a truck, it's not a car, it's not beautiful, it's not useful, it's ...... a status symbol. nothing more.

63points

Lovely-Lady3 , Krists Luhaers / unsplash Report

#3

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Honestly, the endless cycle of reboots and remakes. Feels like every other movie or show is just a recycled version of something from 20 years ago. Can we get some new ideas, please?

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PFD 1 week ago

Oh, come on. It's not *all* reboots and remakes!! There are loads of sequels as well.

65points

To find out how this conversation started in the first place, we reached out to Reddit user Routine-Award-3382, who posed the question, "What's popular right now that you have zero interest in?”

They were kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda, revealing that they always see people follow trends, but recently, they stopped caring about what is popular. "Don't get me wrong, I like a lot of popular things, but there is just so much out there that bores me. So I was curious if anyone felt the same way," the OP explained.

#4

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Any reality or dating shows. Bachelor/ette, golden whatever, love island, Real housewives of some s****y place, I don't give a s**t about any of them. I don't enjoy watching trashy people yell at each other or try to hook up. Competitive reality shows like Crime Scene kitchen, great British bake off, Amazing Race are exceptions.

Oh and I f*****g hate Survivor and Big Brother.

sweets4n6 , Love Island / ITV2 Report

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AtMostAFabulist Premium 1 week ago

I don't care to watch shows of people behaving badly. I can talk to my family for that.

48points

Zestyclose-Donut3738 , Stephanie Berbec / unsplash Report

#5

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Celebrity podcasts. Just because someone’s famous doesn’t mean they have anything interesting to say.

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 week ago

Trying to think of the worst example... Gwyneth Paltrow has to be pretty bad. Shaquille O'Neil has a podcast?!? Why? Daniel Radcliffe has a podcast. Kim Kardashian has one. Again, why? For me the absolute worst is Dr. Phil. His advice is BAD and his show is bad. No idea why anybody bought into this charlatan.

43points

Lizardbros , Getty Images / unsplash Report

#6

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Celebrity worship… it’s such a weird parasocial way of thinking and it’s immensely popular

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Tucker Cahooter 1 week ago

Yes, BP certainly worships at the altar of Taylor Swift, Beyonce et al despite our repeated downvotes

29points

cirignanon , Natilyn Photography / unsplash Report

We were also curious about some of the popular things that Routine-Award-3382 couldn't care less about. "Donald Trump, politics overall, trendy clothing, [and] liking stuff just because it is retro," they said.

But why do so many people care about these things? "I think most people just want to be part of the popular crowd. A lot of people weren't popular growing up, and this may be the only way they can be," the author explained. "I think it is a little bit of wanting to and being obligated to like these things. People don't wanna be left behind, and people always want to be a part of something."

#7

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why I saw a bunch of people say Stanley cups and I being not with it thought they meant the Hockey championship. So then I had to ask myself if the hockey finals were happening or something. Then I realized clearly my zero interest thing is Stanley cups because that took me too long to figure out.

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ZGutr 1 week ago (edited)

For the love of god, WHY do I want a 40oz (1.2 liter !!!) cup. Do I look like i'm traveling with a family of 17 and sharing one cup without any chance of refill ?? (yes, picture shows 30oz, but looking them up, internet promotes 40oz first)

30points

HarvesterOfSorrow_88 , Pablo Merchán Montes / unsplash Report

#8

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Vaping. It's f*****g idiotic.

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Ripley 1 week ago

At first it seemed like a "healthier" way of smoking, and potentially a way to step away from a dangerous and disgusting habit. But now we know better.

29points

Mrsericmatthews , Daiga Ellaby / unsplash Report

#9

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Influencers. I can't stand them. If you've got a channel where you make content that's original and would be worthwhile on other platforms (e.g., comedy, storytelling, cooking episodes, etc.), then yeah. If I see a post or video recommended by someone who clearly has no talent and is a means to advertise with a pretty face, I actively try to not use the product LOL.

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Bernd Herbert 1 week ago

If you call yourself an influencer, I already don't like you.

47points

JustALittleCooler , Getty Images / unsplash Report

Finally, we asked the OP what they thought of the replies to their post. "I was surprised when so many people responded. It was hard to read them all, but at this moment, it's over 12,000 responses. It actually made me feel popular!" they said with a laugh.

"Most of the answers were what I expected from politics to certain music artists, and more. I think what stood out to me the most was when people said they have no idea what is popular right now," the author continued. "I totally get that, but at the same time, how can you not? Especially when there is so much content coming at us from all directions."

#10

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Botox

DramaticBucket: My colleague gets botox in 4 different parts of his face apparently and told me I need to start preventative botox before I hit thirty so I won't get wrinkles. I thought it was a him thing but turns out half of my coworkers under 45 are getting it? Why are people suddenly so afraid of looking slightly older? You're going to age anyway! My dad says looking older is the best thing about aging because random people will help you if you're confused instead of giving you the side eye.

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Trillian 1 week ago

Yeah you are so NOT sticking needles into my face.

34points

ThePoopSommelier , Mati Mango / pexels Report

#11

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Using Twitter

honorificabilidude: I used to have twitter for checking real time events like a fires or traffic jams. It’s useless now that people don’t use it except to boast or complain.

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Poppy 1 week ago

I actively refuse to call it X

64points

#12

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Celebrities/athletes opinions on politics. How tone deaf the 1% is, is wildddd

Fraize7 , slgckgc / flickr Report

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Sand Ers 1 week ago

The smart to stupid ratio among celebrities is the same as any other demographic. Some of them make rational points grounded in facts. And some of them shoot up cases of beer.

13points

Odd-Psychology-7899 , Cody Otto / unsplash Report

#13

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Being a Christian Nationalist

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Nathan Mickay 1 week ago

But grandpa's white hood will go to waste otherwise...

57points

PaperLazy8619 , June Aye / unsplash Report

#14

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Posting my life on social media

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David 1 week ago

(reads thread title) (reads post) (rereads thread title) DUDE! If you have zero interest in posting YOUR life on social media then stop posting it. Problem solved. But kudos to you for having the self confidence to think your life postings are super popular. /j "People Share 43 Things That Are Super Popular Right Now That They Have Zero Interest In"

3points

Creative_Can_2051 , Adrian Newell / unsplash Report

#15

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Broccoli hair cuts

diablette: It’s the evolution of 90s ramen noodle hair. Kids are more health conscious today.

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JimSteve 1 week ago

Even worse though are, *shudder* Mullets

30points

yaredw , Talk Tuah with Haliey Welch Report

#16

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Hawk Tuah anything

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Lost Panda 1 week ago

Making stupid people famous in general

72points

xoagray , Solen Feyissa / unsplash Report

#17

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why All this hugely overhyped "Generative AI" garbage. Like to the point that adding "AI" to the name of your product is pretty much a one way ticket to "I don't care about anything else you're about to say".

Of note, that's specifically "Generative AI", I'm all for the stuff that actually makes life better. It's sad that at this point most people don't even realize there's a difference. That's pure dystopia in a nutshell.

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PFD 1 week ago

OP has such a good point about how much the hype over generative AI has taken all the air in the room. When I started writing about advances in machine learning a few years ago the attention was on a far broader range of applications. The work is still going on ofc (from medical diagnostics to smart weapons) but the conversation is all about the chat bots and fake artists.

23points

GunstarGreen , Daiga Ellaby / unsplash Report

#18

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Mental health. Hear me out

I think there are lots of companies trying to sell you the idea that you're damaged. You need therapy, you need calming candles, you need to self-care to the extreme. Yes we should all take care of our mental health, but I have no interest in companies trying to convince me that I'm a delicate flower that needs to spend my way to wellbeing.

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Lost Panda 1 week ago

They found a way to monetize it, and they took it. And now it's to the point that everyone thinks they have something. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for taking care of yourself as well as your demons, but it seems to have turned into a contest/excuse with most people.

40points

#19

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Going to concerts. Ridiculously expensive, too crowded and would rather watch a previous/similar show on YouTube for free.

TheOraphus , Cody Board / pexels Report

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Nathan Mickay 1 week ago

Don't go to stadiums and visit festivals/small clubs instead. Better sound, better price

29points

bubblyblondiexx , Rashidul Islam / unsplash Report

#20

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why The trending page of youtube. I literally only check my home page and subscriptions.

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David 1 week ago

Youtube suggested videos recently invited me over to the dark side. I watched a suggested video and it turned out to be a pirated children's movie. Now it keeps suggesting more and more pirated content. Movies, collections of adult cartoons like Robot Chicken, Family Guy, American Dad and so on. They seem to have some interesting techniques for at least temporarily avoiding the copyright bot.

8points

Timely_Bike7087 , Brian J. Tromp / unsplash Report

#21

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Trading & Crypto

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David 1 week ago

Crypto I get but "trading"? Some version of the stock market and trading have been around forever and will continue to. Investing in stocks is a more modern approach but trading goods has likely been around since the first humans.

13points

Mammoth-Captain1308 , Hayley Kim Studios / unsplash Report

#22

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Lash extensions. I’m old enough to remember all the older women wearing false lashes when I was a child, so to me they feel like something older women do. Not that they can’t look nice, I just don’t understand the heavy, obviously fake lashes look. I felt the same way a few years ago when the top bun was a trend. My elementary school librarian wore her grey hair in a top bun with her reading glasses with chains on them, so to me it was a look for older women.

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Must Be Bored Again 1 week ago

Look like huge caterpillars!

19points

Goatgamer1016 , Tahir osman / pexels Report

#23

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Sports betting

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Doug the Special one 1 week ago

Sports.

28points

Square-Caterpillar38 , Universal Pictures Report

#24

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why The Wicked movie. 1) I f*****g hate Ariana Grande 2) I'm just not super into musicals

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Lost Panda 1 week ago

I have a feeling it is going to ruin the actual story... My kids want to see it, I don't want to see how they massacre it

13points

RoyaleWhiskey , Ron Lach / pexels Report

#25

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Streamer/twitch culture

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Abe Hartman 1 week ago

It's not something that would interest me but how is is different than watching sports?

21points

Norbert_The_Great , Warner Bros. Pictures Report

#26

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Super hero movies. If I wanted to watch grown men in tights throwing each other around and not getting hurt, I'd watch professional wrestling.

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Lost Panda 1 week ago

Wrastlin' does it better anyways

9points

LivingPrivately , Melike Benli / pexels Report

#27

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Those ugly shoes that people keep wearing. I forget the name but I think they are made of rubber and they have those holes in the front with a strap in the back. Just ruins a great outfit.

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chi-wei shen 1 week ago

If you mean Crocs, I agree, they really don't look pretty. However, I received Crocs as a gift some time ago and wear them around the house. They provide a secure grip and are non-slip, which is important at my age when I go down the stairs. Looks aren't everything.

38points

alienanimal , Vinicius "amnx" Amano / unsplash Report

#28

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why "Comedian" podcasts.

saddingtonbear: I used to be into it, but now all the popular ones have gotten rich and/or completely out of touch with reality. It's not even relatable anymore.

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David 1 week ago

I kind of enjoy "Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade Podcast" They interview SNL alumni and guests and tell backstage stories and memories. And they are kind about it.

9points

wildcharmander1992 Report

#29

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Idk what a Skibibi toilet is and I have no wish to find out

My step kids play Roblox and I refuse to learn what that is

Tiktok , Facebook etc.

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Kaycee Friend 1 week ago

Refusing to learn what your step kid's interests are is a good way to keep them away from you.

47points

Throatyleopard , Lucile Haute / flickr Report

#30

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Kombucha

thatpaulbloke: Damn right. That stuff is nasty.

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Floeckchen 1 week ago

That depends on your taste. You either love it or hate it, very few inbetweens. And it is quiet healty (If you don't load it with sugar)

7points

#31

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Videos with clicky/tapping sounds from people’s nails or opening things. I wanna see your recipe sis, I do! But…you gotta go on mute

weddinglandia , freepik Report

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Floeckchen 1 week ago (edited)

You mean unboxing or cooking ASMR?

11points

EddySmurfy , The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Report

#32

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Sabrina Carpenter

chenobble: She has been so massively artificially pushed on social media algorithms that she keeps showing up on my fb/youtube shorts list despite her being nothing to do with any of my interests.

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Lost Panda 1 week ago

No idea who this is

84points

Traditional_Golf_221 Report

#33

I don't get Chappelle Roan. I am 40, however, I can understand some music that is of the younger generation even if I don't personally like it. I can get it, feel why it is popular. But I don't undestand the Chappelle Roan hype.

28points

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Verena 1 week ago

Who's that?

30points

Smooth_Beginning_540 Report

#34

Fantasy football and sports betting in general. I enjoy watching sports but I don’t feel like investing that much time in it

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Child of the Stars 1 week ago

The gambling doesn't bother me in general, but I really don't like how the apps are being advertised.

7points

Significant_Hat_2693 , Jordan González / unsplash Report

#35

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Watching other people play video games. The actual f**k?

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Abe Hartman 1 week ago

Again how is this different than sports?

53points

anon , Massimo Virgilio / unsplash Report

#36

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Podcasts. I just can't. I always get bored, or somewhere in between distracted and focused, to a point where I can't pay attention to either the podcast or my work. I'd rather read a book when I get free time.

And Marvel. F**k Marvel.

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Valegro 1 week ago

"you haven't found the right one" some people just don't like podcasts. let them be,

13points

DropTheRobeats , Fellipe Ditadi / unsplash Report

#37

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Pickleball

StrigiStockBacking: I call it "whiffle tennis" just to irk the people who are into it ha

24points

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Mason Kronol 1 week ago

Ok I like whiffle tennis! That’s funny! Especially since it keeps autocorrecting to waffle tennis.

15points

abluyrsnseall , Matthew Blaine / flickr Report

#38

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Zyn nicotine pouch thing: i genuinely dont understand how everyone uses these

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Nathan Mickay 1 week ago

It's a Scandinavian thing

6points

#39

those weird underwear looking shorts celebs/women are wearing.

basketcasey87 Report

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Upstaged75 1 week ago

Bike shorts is what we called them when I was younger. Now I don't call them anything because I'm too fat and would never wear them. :)

6points

WebRepresentative158 Report

#40

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and as an honorable mention

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StrangeOne 1 week ago (edited)

Once you play one CoD you've played them all. What I don't understand are the Faze titles with the random-seeming names. Faze Rug, Faze Lamp, Faze Swamp, Faze Hula Hoop. I know it has something to do with CoD and getting the most kills or rank. Something like that. But talk about making a game rank your whole personality.

6points

InspectorGadget76 , GoToVan / flickr Report

#41

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Anime. I really can't see how people are getting so into this

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Poppy 1 week ago

This is the only one I'll disagree with on this list so far. I enjoy anime, however I don't use it as my entire personality.

37points

#42

LQBTQ+ being poorly forced into every piece of media

knee-gore Report

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Lost Panda 1 week ago

Live and let live on all spectrums. You do you, I'll do me, and we can be a big ol' happy family.

35points

Primary_Afternoon_46 , Getty Images / unsplash Report

#43

People Are Pointing Out Things That Are Popular But They Don’t Get Why Being against having kids

I love my kids

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Nathan Mickay 1 week ago

How about people guilttripping you into having them?

57points

BookFanatic 1 week ago

"I don't want kids." (gasps) "Your biological clock is ticking! What if you're destined to birth the kid who grows up to cure cancer?! It's a good thing your parents didn't feel the same way!" F**k off.

13points

Corvus 1 week ago

Whoa, hold on a second. Being childfree does not (and never did) mean that one hates kids, is against having kids, is trying to discourage others from having kids, or finds the idea of kids repulsive. Don't spread false stereotypes.

21points

The Other Guest 1 week ago

I've said it here before, and I'll say it again. Kids (pause for effect) are like tarantulas. I don't actually dislike them, but I don't want them running around my living room either.

8points

DrBronxx 1 week ago

I need more context. If OP means being against anyone having kids, then sure, the problem makes sense. If OP is referring to people's preference not to have kids themselves, then they (OP) can bugger off.

13points

bbgorilla 1 week ago

Your kids are the reason we don't want them

7points

Sand Ers 1 week ago

Soeak for youself. My understanding of my own limitations is why I don't want them. I'd be really bad at it.

10points

Michael Largey 1 week ago

Isn't it blistering obvious that anyone who doesn't want to have kids shouldn't have kids?

6points

Doodles1983 1 week ago

Yeah. Yet many do it because "it's the done thing" and Eff up spectacularly.

1point

Verena 1 week ago (edited)

Who is against having kids? If you are able and willing to love, care, educate, feed, clothe, entertain them: You do you. I am happy with my role as "reserve aunt" during school holidays or weekends, to give friends with kids some time for themselves.

6points

DrBronxx 1 week ago

Some people are incredibly disillusioned with how life has turned out, and think the world is overpopulated. They also think about climate change, and how further messed up the world would be for their kids. Some just hate kids, but others feel that bringing kids into the world as it is would just be wrong.

6points

Tiger 1 week ago

I’m against having kids. For me, personally. Yall can do what you want and I’ll congratulate you. But I’m not doing it lmao.

3points

Bob Brooce 1 week ago

"Who is against having kids?" Well, not enough of the people who shouldn't have them, for starters.

2points

Gozer LeGozerian 1 week ago

I'm sorry I don't want kids? Lmao

6points

Tiffany Marie 1 week ago

Some people don't actually love their kids.

5points

StrangeOne 1 week ago

If you want kids, have them. If you don't, then don't. You should love the kids you have. In a perfect, ideal world other people should care and love your kids, too, but this is not that world, unfortunately.

5points

michael Chock 1 week ago

You are bringing a generation into the world to slowly die with it.

4points

PeriMeNope 1 week ago

If you want kids and can care for them, go for it. Doesn't mean I have to like the idea of having them or even like them.

2points

El Dee 1 week ago

Don't think anyone's telling you you can't keep them. If they don't want kids they've as much right to talk about it as you have to talk about your kids..

2points

Tessa Dawn 1 week ago

What if you're like me? Always wanted to be a mom. Found out I can't have them. It took me years to accept this. Glad you love you kids, wish I could have experienced that feeling. My dogs come pretty close

2points

Tiffany Marie 1 week ago (edited)

"Cycles are repeated!!", always. Whatever you went through and learned as a child and grew up with will reflect your behavior with your kids and how they will grow into adults. Lots of people are not emotionally well. Most even think there's nothing wrong with them. All I have to say is make sure you can love whatever child you have unconditionally ❤️ and not conditional. Be available to them, attune to them and don't make them attune to your needs. Be functional. I know too many selfish people who can't with their kids. Too busy.. too this.. Too frustrated 😠. Way too much rejection, abandonment, neglect and abuse. Not just physical.. but "emotional." I only love you on condition your getting the best grades and winning in all sports and are beautiful. Love them unconditionally. That means whoever they are, whatever they are.. no matter what. They're not a shining object to reflect your own ego. They're their own person who's worthy of love and praise. Definitely not your trashcan to puke up on, all the worse parts you hate about yourself.

2points

Hassel Davidhoff 1 week ago

There are way too many people on the planet. That's one big motivating factor behind most folks who don't have kids. The other one is that is is a rather expensive endeavor.

2points

Sarah Matsoukis 1 week ago

I admit I actually really, really dislike every aspect of children

2points

cecilia kilian 1 week ago

Except, hopefully, their becoming adults?

1point

Thin Richard 1 week ago

I have too many issues to make a good parent

1point

Dorothy Reiser 1 week ago

I think it's brave of people to know they shouldn't have kids. I've seen people who never should have had them. I love my 3 kids, but it's not for everyone.

1point

Divado 1 week ago

Spike Milligan once said that he couldn't bear children...but he liked them!

0points

TheVioletOstrich 1 week ago

Well big round of applause for you 🙄

0points

Angela Fahlenkamp 1 week ago

Not everyone should have kids in this world, the ones who want them can't and the ones who do abuse them

0points

AR 1 week ago

This isn’t some “trend”, some people just don’t want kids, What’s the problem exactly?

0points

Bald Melanie Martinez 1 week ago

not everyone wants kids, its not that hard to understand. I don't want a demon pooping out of me, screaming and crying all the time

0points

Kim Kermes 1 week ago

Glad you love your kids. Not everyone wants kids, or loves yours.

0points

keyboardtek 1 week ago

The reasons for not having kids outnumber the benefits. Your happy experience is not the norm. Psychologists make a living because of people who should never have had kids.

0points

Doodles1983 1 week ago

I chose not to have them. For their sake. AND mine. I've never had a particularly maternal drive. And my overarching emotions with my own mum are predominantly negative. I didn't want that from the other side too. I have mental ill health and chronic ill health issues that stem from the maternal side. And high cancer risk too. I don't want to pass that on. I'm terrified at the state of the world and fret about how to protect my PETS. Let alone a child. There is just no way. No. Way. I'd inflict all that on someone by choice.

0points