Have kids, don’t have kids, that’s your prerogative, it’s weird for other people to have opinions about it. “I don’t like kids” / “I don’t want to be around kids” is a fucked up, unacceptable position.
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I will say I don't want to be around BABIES, nor do I want to be around young children with irresponsible parents. Like, I don't want to be in a space where I can't hear someone over a crying baby, and I don't want a toddler kicking my chair or trying to stand on my table
aug 24, 2025, 9:34 pm • 15 0 • view
But also I just... don't go into kid-friendly spaces at times where there is a high chance that I'd have to deal with kids? Getting dinner after 7 is usually too late for the youngest children who I have a problem with. And if they're well-behaved I don't have a problem with them anyway!
aug 24, 2025, 9:34 pm • 13 0 • view
I’m the same way as Jay somewhat, I actually enjoy talking to kids and think babies are cute. My issue is my brain reacts harshly to crying and screaming. Infant crying and young children screeching triggers a nasty fight or flight response in me and scrambles my brain.
aug 24, 2025, 9:46 pm • 7 0 • view
So being around babies and young kids is extremely draining for me. I have to work hard to keep composure when there is prolonged noise. At times it can feel like the people with strollers in the supermarket are wheeling around time bombs.
aug 24, 2025, 9:55 pm • 5 0 • view
As long as you factor in that peoples’ reasons might be that kids trigger some nasty pains or traumas in people. Then your statement is fine. But, when some people say, “I don’t want to be around kids” you could probably have some consideration that they have good reasons to be avoidant of kids.
aug 24, 2025, 10:00 pm • 7 0 • view
Yeah this absolutely. On top of the noise there’s a level of chaos that comes when parents aren’t supervising their kids: running, throwing things, danger. i love when a kid gets curious when I’m drawing in public and wants to see or join (I usually have a loose journal or something and a pencil)
aug 25, 2025, 2:09 pm • 1 0 • view
So yeah I generally avoid kid heavy places, but will happily interact with them if I must. I have a v short meter for handling loud, high pitched noise before losing my cool, but I know a lot of it is that kids can’t fully express needs or emotions yet and we’re are responsible for helping them to.
aug 25, 2025, 2:14 pm • 3 0 • view