For those who are married and have children?

Okay, for those who answered "A gift from God". Thank you for finding ,yet another venue for you church-nutz to speak at... So biased. The problem with this question is that no parent us going to say "No i wouldn't" in fear that it will eventually get back to their kids and screw them up even more.

One Word: Idiocracy.

I never wanted to get married or have kids until I actually got pregnant last year. I'm 32 and the mother of a 3 month old, and that's all I think I can handle. But if I could do it all over again, I would definitely do it--but start younger (mid-20s) so I could have two. I love my little guy, I didn't know what I was living for until I had him!

I never wanted kids... and then I got pregnant. I had a horrible pregnancy with many complications and after it all I would do it again in a heartbeat. My daughter is the best thing that ever happened to me. Sure there are times when it you can't do the same things you did before the baby, like going out with your friends to a place that you can't bring the kids, but it is worth it when you get to see the smile on your baby's face. Many people told me that the love for a child is so different than anything else, and how true that is. I thought I loved my family members and husband but it is no comparison to how much I loved her the minute I saw her. They truly are a blessing and a gift.

Yes very much so, ever since I was a little girl i wanted to be a mother. It is my life's work and i would feel my life not complete without children, whether mine by birth or by adoption. There are more children to come in my future. It is scary to have a child now a days in this society tho,with all that is going on. I just have to raise my children with the sense that they can do anything, be anything and don't stop till you are completely happy. Be head strong and self sufficient and never rely on the opposite or same sex to make you happy.

Without a doubt yes!!

The one and only thing I have been 100% sure of is I wanted to be a mom.

Dont get me wrong I cry in frustration at times like everyone else, but my kids have given me an inner peace I never knew before and a better focus on what is really important in life. And no one else will ever love you simply because you are you, other than maybe your own mom. I love watching them grow and develope their personalities, its wonderful.

For the guy above me...all children ARE blessings and gifts from God...even you! When i found out i was preg i was NOT a religious person, but could not help but feel like it was an enormous blessing even tho the situation was not the greatest. I didnt want kids at the time, but it happened. I hated being preg, but I wouldnt trade my daughter for the world!! My daughter has made my life worth living.

Absolutely. My children are my world. I had my daughter at 18 years old. Yes, it was "unplanned" by me, but it was definitley a part of God's plan!! The biological "father" (if you can even call him that) is a piece of garbage...Do I wish I had never been involved with him? Of course. But I realize that without him, I never would have had my beautiful daughter (who is now 6). I got married at 22 (to a different man) who has taken all responsibility of my daughter, and we planned our next child, a son who is now 7 months old.

At times, when I was younger, it was extremely hard to deal with having a child, but I did the best I could. But I never once regretted it. My children are my life.

Yes! When I am on my own in the house with no kids, it feels emty. Even though sometimes I wish I had more time for myself, when I actually have, I do not know what to do with myself. They make you appreciate life and become more responsible, which is a good thing.

If I could go back in time, I would have had even more children starting at a much earlier age! Children are wonderful, and a gift from the Lord.

Yes! I have the kids that every parent wishes that they had! They are intelligent, well- behaved, respectful, joyful, and a ball of fun to be with! The only thing I would change is who their mother is...

So far they don't seem to take after her bad habits!

Yes, I would still want children, even with all of the aggravation my child is giving me now. They are a gift from God, and I can not imagine life any other way.