Is it normal that i don't know if i want children

Ok so I'm a 23 year old woman and sometimes the idea of having a child seems nice, fulfilling. I'm not in a relationship and still in school so,of course this is not a plan for the near future... Yet other times the idea of having a child seems miserable and unfulfilling. Just completely something that would limit me in so many ways.. I grew up with a lot of siblings so I understand that it is not easy to raise a child. I've seen it both destroy and repair relationships. While all my siblings are having children, like each family member older than me has a kid now, I think hmm.. Maybe someday..
Its nothing that I think of all the time, but when I do, I'll think about it all day. Like if the idea of having a kid seems miserable I'll think "god no, how did that ever cross my mind?" then the opposite. I'll even go as far as consider artificial insemination in the future. Idk why. I mean I know I'm young and unsurebright now, but is it normal to be THIS conflicted?

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85% Normal
Based on 41 votes (35 yes)
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  • snarkygirl

    Nothing is simple about having a child and yes it's normal.

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  • umph

    If our ancestors were like this -> extinction!

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    • michelle2451

      Well, ironically,overpopulation is what has our species faces a sixth mass extinction.

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  • Azaman

    I'm a 27 yr old male and I've had conflicted thoughts regarding children both in and outside of relationships. So sure, I'd say it's normal.

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  • Riiley

    why don't you get pregnant then abort your fetus with a coat hanger and have a nice snack

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    • snarkygirl

      Too bad your mom didnt

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      • Riiley

        true

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        • snarkygirl

          :(

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