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Sympthsical

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4. My friends are still having kids

Reply to Figarosmom (Original post)

Mon Feb 2, 2026, 09:44 PM

Monday

Best buddy just had one a month ago.

They all seem thrilled with their choices.

This video's kind of an unintentional twofer tho.

1. You worry about the world you're bringing a child into.

2. But also, children with parents addicted to social media and doom scrolling are probably in for a rough time.

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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