Is it normal i want to be a father?

I'm a 20 year old guy who feels his meaning is life is just to be a great dad. Any other guys feel like this? I just want to start a family, and have the "perfect life." I'm not afraid of commitment, but it seems most people, men and women, are. So is this normal?

Problem is, most women don't have much interest in me. I'm not even bad looking. I don't have acne, I don't sound like a dork, but, I don't know...

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  • runnergirl

    Um... While this seems admirable, being married with kids is not the perfect life. It is just another stage of your life with ups and downs. Please enjoy your singlehood! Don't idolize any stage as better or worse!

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  • Ipticalollusion

    Don't be discouraged. No amount of "freedom" can compare to the satisfaction of being a great parent.

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  • ginathecutie1

    Wow such ass holes. How can u say that about adoption

    I think that it's normanl. But you should wait a while. I'm 18 and have a child. I have a good job to support her but being a young parent is hard you don't have any free time. And you spend less tine wirh your friends.

    And u do sound attaractive to me

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  • Awehhh that's soo cute. You seem like you can be a great dad! :D

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  • Dude, I know where your coming from. Even though I'm a girl, I wanted to be a mom so badly to get pregnant and have a wonderful child. But, now, I don't think I want a child. That lasted for a long time too. I think, you sir, should go have fun with your life being single, a bachelor, go do some stupid things in your life, go do good things in your life. Bc once you have a child... that's ripped away from you.. go have fun for a few years and think that you could have been a dad, but you would have never done all those fun things you did with your friends. When your 30 okay 28 you can consider of having a child with the woman you found in your bachelor years ! :D

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  • CrapGeezer

    Dude! I know exactly how you feel. Its totally normal, its a basic male instinct I think.

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  • strawberrybanana

    You can't give an adopted child back!

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  • you can try adopting a child and see how it goes. if it go bad you can always give him back.... soooo... yeaa.... have fun.

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    • Ass - what an ignorant and rude thing to say about adoption...

      I think its good for a young man to value & look forward to eventually having a family of their own. As others point out, keep it in perspective, no stage is perfect. But at least you get the value of it.

      In the meantime, do try to have some confidence in yourself and get into circulating & dating. No one is perfect & you don't have to be either.

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    • deepthought33

      lol Rent-a-Child

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  • avsmann33

    disregard Runnergirl. Children will bring you more joy than anything else in this life. The fact that you desire to have kids at the age of 20 can only attest to this. Kids wont be easy, but they will be worth it.

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  • loviex102

    You sound attractive to me! Wanting to be a dad at age 20 is quite possibly the best thing ever!

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  • TWhip

    Hey guys, I posted this. I didn't mean have kids now. I probably won't til 30. I was just putting my age in to show that a younger person is thinking about it. Many people I know my age hate kids, let alone want to have one!

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  • deepthought33

    My husband was exactly like that when I met him. He couldn't wait to settle down, start a family, and generally have a perfect life. He was 20. Fast forward only four years later--he has a great and secure career, I gave him a beautiful healthy son, and now he is leaving me because it isn't what he wants anymore. He wants to pursue his dreams and he doesn't want to share that with me anymore.
    I'm not in the least presuming that this will be you. But I'd agree with the other posters here that you should take your time, live your life, and not assume any one path in life is superior to others.

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  • csciabarasi

    I still think that that is sweet though. There are alot of men that don't really care for kids or taking care of a family :(
    Even though it does seem great, you need to realize that it may not be so great. So you're 20. That's a bit young to start a family, but I'm sure if you were really determined, you could. You'd need a good job though with good pay :/
    And don't worry about some women not being interested in you. You're young. You'll find someone special :) Just don't give up, okay? You seem like a great person :)

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  • qawsedrftgyh

    Watch some episodes of 16 and Pregnant. Are you really ready for kids or are you seeking connection and family. There are ways to find love that don't involve having children when you still a kid yourself. Wait till you're in your late 20's so you are established enough to give a family a good home.

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  • Agreed I'm sure you want to be a father but having a family will take away any freedom you have now.

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  • Devilsummoner

    well..for me you will regret it because you will don't have much freedomn by taking care of your wife and son or daughter. for this moment, it is better for you to enjoy your single life! :)

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  • gowila

    I thought I was the biggest family orentated man, until I had a kid. Just enjoy life because you will miss your freedom

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  • Yeah I understand you, I can't wait to have children with my girlfriend but we are still young. I'm only 20 but I find it too young.

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