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hlthe2b

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1. I can't watch it right now, but damn if that wouldn't be a tough discussion--including parents

Reply to Figarosmom (Original post)

Mon Feb 2, 2026, 08:04 PM

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with kids trying to decide if they will reproduce. I know the best thing for potential grandparents to do is "butt out," and that is what I would do in their shoes.

Maybe more will consider adoption--of course the doors to foreign adoption are now firmly closed--but perhaps that will get more children (older than infants) adopted.

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Kinda political so put it here. Thoughts on having a baby now. [View all] Figarosmom Monday OP

I can't watch it right now, but damn if that wouldn't be a tough discussion--including parents hlthe2b Monday #1

I don't mention it to my grandkids who are new parents Figarosmom Monday #2

I'm glad I never had kids - but I never had the "ticking clock" about it. kerry-is-my-prez Monday #3

My friends are still having kids Sympthsical Monday #4