Do you want kids?

[RedRoseSAI]

I just had a very interesting experience at Walgreen's. I'm at the checkout with my box of tissues and cough drops when the cashier says "So, is it going to be a good mother's day for you?"

Huh? Nothing about my appearance (except maybe the wedding ring) or what I'm buying says "I'm a mom!". So, I figure he's just trying to making conversation, and I say "I'm not a mother." Then I involuntarily add a "ugh" because the thought of having kids really creeps me out. In general, I don't care for children, nor do I relish the thought of being pregnant or tied down to a child's schedule.

The person behind me (whose appearance DID say "I'm a soccer mom!") says, very antagonistically, "What's so 'ugh' about having children???"

I say "I personaly just don't want children," and she proceeds to look at me like I'm the worst person to ever walk the earth. What gives? Why are some people so sensitive about this? Why do some people think that everyone should be really, really excited about having kids? You want kids? Great, go forth and multiply, but please keep them away from my restaurant table.

Kids are a big responsibility that I do not want, and my life is fabulous without them. Maybe someday I'll change my mind, but I don't see it happening anytime soon. Can anyone else relate?