17 Clever Responses for Girls Who Don't Want Kids ...

By Holly • Oct 30, 2015 MD

You don't need to have children, just because you're a woman. Of course, there are some ignorant people who will try to convince you that you really want kids deep down. Since some of us just aren't meant to be mothers, here are a few clever responses that you can use when you're asked why you don't want to have kids:

1. I Actually like Being Happy

I Actually like Being Happy If kids would make you unhappy, why on earth would you become a mother? It makes zero sense.

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2. It’s Hard Enough to Take Care of Myself

It’s Hard Enough to Take Care of Myself You can't take care of a kid if you struggle taking care of yourself. You have enough responsibilities already.

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3. I Know Santa Doesn’t Exist, and I’m Bad at Keeping Secrets

I Know Santa Doesn’t Exist, and I’m Bad at Keeping Secrets You have to lie to your children about where babies come from and about how they get their presents on Christmas. It's a lot of fibbing.

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4. I’m More of a Dog Person

I’m More of a Dog Person Some people are dog people or cat people, not baby people. They shouldn't be judged for their preferences.

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5. I’d Rather Spend My Money on Beer

I’d Rather Spend My Money on Beer Kids cost a lot of cash. If you want to keep partying, then you can't afford to become pregnant.

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6. The World is Overpopulated Already

The World is Overpopulated Already There are millions of people in the world. Why would you create any more?

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7. I Prefer R-Rated Movies

I Prefer R-Rated Movies After you have a kid, the only movie you'll be watching is Frozen. If you prefer R-rated films, then you're out of luck.

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8. I Could Give Birth to the Next Serial Killer

I Could Give Birth to the Next Serial Killer You never know what your baby will be like. He could destroy the world, so you're doing everyone a favor by refusing to give birth.

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9. It’s Not That I Don’t Want Kids. I Just Don’t Want to Drive a Minivan

It’s Not That I Don’t Want Kids. I Just Don’t Want to Drive a Minivan If you have to lug kids around, you need a fitting car. Of course, a two-door sports car looks way nicer than any minivan does.

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10. I Want to Keep All the Toys to Myself

I Want to Keep All the Toys to Myself If you're a kid at heart, you won't want to give your children your old toys. You'll want to keep them all to yourself.

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11. Why Would Anyone Get Pregnant on Purpose?

Why Would Anyone Get Pregnant on Purpose? Some people take birth control and wear condoms to prevent pregnancy. To them, it makes no sense to get pregnant on purpose.

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12. I Don’t Want to Be the Person Everyone Hates on Airplanes

I Don’t Want to Be the Person Everyone Hates on Airplanes Babies always cry on airplanes. It doesn't matter how hard you try to calm them down, because they're going to burst into tears.

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13. My Ten Cats Would Be Too Jealous

My Ten Cats Would Be Too Jealous Your pets are like your babies. You don't need any more mouths to feed.

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14. I Don’t Want My Genes Passed on Unless They Merge with Hemsworth

I Don’t Want My Genes Passed on Unless They Merge with Hemsworth If you had Chris Hemsworth's child, it would be the most beautiful baby in all of the land, so of course you'd want it. Otherwise, you're not interested.

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15. I Hate Car Pooling

I Hate Car Pooling Don't you hate sharing? If you don't want to share your car, your house, and your food, then there's no reason to pop out a kid.

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16. I’m Hoping My Period Will Realize It and Stop Coming

I’m Hoping My Period Will Realize It and Stop Coming Your period only arrives, because it's preparing you for pregnancy. If it realizes you never want to become pregnant, maybe it will stop coming.

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17. I Cry Enough for the Two of Us

I Cry Enough for the Two of Us Babies cry all the time. If you're already shedding enough tears for two people, why bring a kid into the equation?

Despite what some people will try to tell you, you don't need to have children in order to feel fulfilled. Do you plan on having any kids when you're older?

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  • Anatasia

    2015-10-30T14:28:27.960Z

    Love this article, I get ask frequently & assumed that I have .
  • Lily

    2015-10-30T13:20:15.701Z

    I honestly don't want any biological children. When I'm married I want to adopt three. I'm afraid of what pregnancy will do to my body and I don't want my kid suffering with migraines and other problems I had to deal with up to my 12th birthday. Before I was on medication I would actually pray for death. My dad wants biological grandchildren, but he didn't grow up with what I did. I had a lot more problems than just migraines. Why would I have a kid go through the same thing I did?
  • Cheyanne

    2015-10-30T10:24:17.718Z

    Agree!!....love this article:)
  • Isabella

    2015-10-30T12:24:03.980Z

    Also, I can cope with babies on planes - as long as I'm watching/listening to tv/music - they can't help it, I think that babies are probably really frightened and that they don't like not having control of what's around them... I studied and now work in child care ;)
  • Mariana

    2015-10-30T18:25:41.147Z

    Loved! ❤
  • Sev

    2015-10-30T15:12:35.773Z

    I get asked almost daily when I'm thinking of having children. My answer always stays the same "when kids shows get a good storyline". I've fostered youth quite a few times, every Christmas at least, and I fully know I don't want babies. Everyone else seems to think otherwise.
  • Isabella

    2015-10-30T12:22:01.909Z

    #7 is such a good point, I haven't met a kid that hasn't watched Frozen..!
  • Katie

    2015-10-30T14:35:13.112Z

    Oh man. These won't work against my old aunts who tell me I'm being selfish by not wanting kids or that giving birth will be the most wonderful thing I do in my life....
  • Taylor

    2015-10-30T12:35:25.286Z

    Lol number six, it's basically true. There's so many people. It's hilarious how when you want to do something outside the general 'norms' of society everyone always tell you your wrong. Not my fault I don't feel like birthing out a mini me just to up the population and fill landfills up with diapers ick
  • Jstar136

    2015-10-30T13:16:55.332Z

    I think you should only have kids if you want them, I know enough people that have children because it's the done thing.
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