I can not see myself having kids for at least another 10 years.
It shocks me at how many people in my generation are getting pregnant. My sister, who is 20, is about to have another kid.
She doesn't believe in abortion, so she is going to have the kid.

If I am to have kids, this is how I would want to raise them:

1. Let them have their imagination - Imagination is a powerful tool for any mind. Imagination creates new ideas, new beliefs, and a new way of life. I would allow my kids to be as imaginative as they wanted, and I would join in with them.
Imagination is a strong building block in any child's life.

2. Allow them to think freely - I can not throw any religion or belief onto my kid. I would think that this would only stunt their mind. When they got old enough to start making mature decisions, I would tell them about my experiences. I would let them know why I did it, how I did it, and what my experience was. I would not tell them not to do it... but I would advise them if they were to. Honesty is the key.

3. Let them appreciate nature and the seasons - I don't like the traditional holidays. I.E.: Easter, Christmas, etc.
When the seasons change, I would take my kids out into nature and let them know about the moon cycles, the weather, and the celebration that goes into seasons. For Autumn, I would collect leafs with them, and store them away each year, so as they get older, they can look back at past years and appreciate what we once did together.

4. Let them be an individual - If they want to get into sports, if they want to be a part of a big religion, or they want to be someone who is more reserved, I will support them with positivity. I would be concerned if they were doing something bad, and I would show my concern, but I would still allow them to be individuals.

Those are a few ideas of how I would like to raise my kids, if I ever have them.

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I like your train of though about raising your children someday, but at whatever age you decide to have them always remember your their role model.. they immitate what they see! i had mine when i was 19 and 22, but because I did not want to be in my 50's or 60's at their graduation.. Its easier to keep up with them when your still able to. Just kids having kids i dont agree with

I like your train of though about raising your children someday, but at whatever age you decide to have them always remember your their role model.. they immitate what they see! i had mine when i was 19 and 22, but because I did not want to be in my 50's or 60's at their graduation.. Its easier to keep up with them when your still able to. Just kids having kids i dont agree with

thats the bet way for it to be!!

^^^^Waves hiya!!!
let them move it so it's not posted twice..

Ya think they have a "Real Life?" OMG!!

Ya think they have a "Real Life?" OMG!!

keep rules though, light ones, rules are important for structure, structure is important.

As a mother of two, it's very easy for you to say how you'd raise your kids. Let the time come and see what really happens. How you were raised may play a big part in how you treat your kids, especially in the disciplinary area. And contrary to what anyone thinks, it's much harder dealing with teenagers than with babies or children just starting school.