The OP should take comfort from so many who empathise and (so far) not a naysayer in sight.
One of the most ridiculous accusations I've heard is that those who choose not to have children are being selfish. Yet, the question those same accusers then ask is the one already referred to, which is,'Who's going to look after you when you're old?'
Well, if there's anything 'selfish' attending the subject of having children then surely, having them on the precept of assuming they'll look after you when you're old has to be as selfish as it gets.
But then, as the OP points out, there are many who do have children who hardly see them. Even then, it's often regarded as a chore to be undertaken out of duty - and a son/daughter-in-law tagging along with clenched teeth!
Whether it's normal, or not, to be annoyed by parents who take a superior attitude towards those without children - it sure as hell is justified!
IIN that people who act superior because they have kids annoy me
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The OP should take comfort from so many who empathise and (so far) not a naysayer in sight.
One of the most ridiculous accusations I've heard is that those who choose not to have children are being selfish. Yet, the question those same accusers then ask is the one already referred to, which is,'Who's going to look after you when you're old?'
Well, if there's anything 'selfish' attending the subject of having children then surely, having them on the precept of assuming they'll look after you when you're old has to be as selfish as it gets.
But then, as the OP points out, there are many who do have children who hardly see them. Even then, it's often regarded as a chore to be undertaken out of duty - and a son/daughter-in-law tagging along with clenched teeth!
Whether it's normal, or not, to be annoyed by parents who take a superior attitude towards those without children - it sure as hell is justified!