"Some people dream about having kids. Others hear a toddler scream at Target and know that parenthood definitely isn't in the cards. The truth is, not everyone is built for the wild, exhausting, beautiful journey of raising a child, so when Reddit user u/Hungry_South1377 asked, "What are some signs you should NOT become a parent?" what people didn't do was hold back."
"'I fed you, clothed you, and put a roof over your head! The least you can do is XYZ.' No ma'am, the things you listed are the bare minimum you legally have to do for choosing to have me - I do not owe you my life because you created it. I didn't ask to be born. - u/Long-Coconut-7647, u/quietlycommenting"
Personal traits and life circumstances can indicate unsuitability for parenting. Using a child to patch a rocky marriage or expecting children to repay existence are warning signs. Chronic anger, violent temper, poor communication, and lack of empathy disqualify prospective parents. Extreme impatience and persistent selfishness undermine caregiving responsibilities. Pursuing parenthood due to societal or familial pressure rather than genuine desire often leads to poor outcomes. Parenting requires sustained patience, emotional regulation, selflessness, and commitment. Recognizing these signs helps prevent harm to both parent and child.
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