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In an article entitled "What You Need to Consider Before Having Kids" posted by Margarita Tartakovsky, an associate at physccentral.com, an award-winning mental health website, informs us that everyone should take a few questions into consideration before having a child.

Children are not toys; they are not property. According to Tartakovsky, "all the experts stressed the significance of both partners figuring out their motivation to have kids." Most people do not realize the selflessness that is necessary for raising a child. Feeling depressed at the thought of giving up random vacations and eating out all the time, parents should realize that they are not ready for a baby.

Babies cost quite a bit of money; therefore, the source of income needs to be rock solid instead of an unsteady slippery slope. "A baby brings new financial responsibilities and stressors," states Marter. Parents, feeling somewhat strapped for cash and barely making ends meet, will make a huge difference in financial stability for the future. Odds are, if ends are barely meeting, more stress will be added to an already stressed endeavor.

Marter also believes that we should achieve the "foundation of your educational, career or social goals as a childless adult." Being happy with accomplishing something professionally or creatively   may help the feeling of stress subside during the early years of parenthood. Once a baby is brought onto this earth, the resources of the parents will be limited.

Having a family, relating to unplanned pregnancy, makes this a text-to-self connection. I have witnessed the struggle of not being able to support a child financially and not being ready to bring a child into this world, and it is not easy. Individuals planning to become parents should plan out when  to have a baby because babies are not easy to raise or cheap to feed. One should ask his/her family to help, but once he/she asks too often the family may not continue further support. Just know that when the time comes to think about a baby be sure to cover every aspect needed for successful parenthood.

Parenthood is a huge step to take in life. If you've got most of these ducks in a row, chances are good that you will be well suited to take that leap.

 

 

Tartakovsky, Margarita. "What You Need to Consider Before Having Kids | Psych Central - Part 2." Psych Central.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Nov. 2013.