Comments on: Cameron Diaz: ‘We don’t need any more kids. We have plenty…’

By: dubdub2000

dubdub2000 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:47:31 +0000

@Aspen

Are you serious?! So now you have a daughter you’ve given yourself “dreams about HER reproductive future”?!

Lovely, really lovely.

Now I’ll quote someone who actually has some respect for kids:

“Your children are not your children.

They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.

They come through you but not from you,

And though they are with you, yet they belong not to you.

You may give them your love but not your thoughts.

For they have their own thoughts.

You may house their bodies but not their souls,

For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you.

For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.”

And btw, amen to people on this planet who have the good sense to know that they are not parent material. God knows there are way too few of them.

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By: Annie

Annie — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:25:22 +0000

@ GimmeABreak

Aspen, I know where you’re coming from (please don’t get offended by my comparison, but as I am 23 and humandchildless, I only have my furbaby to relate with) but yes, every time we go anywhere, people literally JUMP out of his way. Grown adults! I can understand kids being wary (though I think that parents should teach them how to approach dogs, instead of just being scared of them) because really, when my guy is like grinning at you and wagging his stump of a tail, how can you take him for aggressive? I take a lot of time and effort to train my little guy.

(We recently taught him how to “play dead” and being the drama queen that he is, after I fully taught it to him, he decided to add his own flare. When I say “Bang Bang!” he seriously spins around in a circle, staggers and then falls over.)

I digress. The bottom line is, it’s appalling to me that people do that, to kids or dogs! When I see a child, I’m like cooing all over them, or waving hello and high-fiving depending on the age. And same with dogs. It’s good for both! SOCIALIZATION! So you don’t have awkward kids/pets.

Hashbrowns, I’m with ya girl. Went to the farmer’s market yesterday and gave myself a $20 budget for some fresh veggies/fruits. What’d I end up spending half of it on? Organic dog treats for my little man. I ended up walking away with some pesto hummus and baby tomatoes for myself and fatty package of glucosamine enriched dried duck filets. No seriously.

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By: the original kate

the original kate — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:28:17 +0000

@ geebz: “Random strangers question you on when you’re going to take the plunge? I think not. ”

so are you calling us liars?

as for the well behaved vs. ill behaved children debate, i will say i have encountered lovely children that are a pleasure to talk to and i always comment to the eparents about how nicely behaved their kid is. to those parents: a big thank you! but more often than not i have had many meals , movies, ballets, plays and other outings ruined by badly behaved kids and their clueless parents. i was recently at a very upscale, expensive bar with friends at 9 pm and a couple came in with a toddler who was clearly overtired and proceeded to stand up on his booth and screech, ruining the $12 martinis adults were trying to enjoy. seriously…who takes a toddler to a bar? or any where at 9 pm? stupid.

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By: SixxKitty

SixxKitty — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:39:52 +0000

Is it just me, or does that header pic make her look like Patty Duke?

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By: AliLa

AliLa — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:07:24 +0000

I don’t know if anyone is still reading this thread or not, but for those who are please keep this in mind. If you see a child behaving badly in public, don’t just assume that the parents don’t teach their children good manners and how to behave appropriately. There are other reasons why kids misbehave, one of which is autism. And with autism affecting 1 in 150 kids, there’s a very good chance that the little boy who’s throwing a tantrum in the middle of the mall or grocery store is autistic and doesn’t know that what he’s doing is inappropriate. Trust me, as a parent who is going through this, you the on-lookers, are not the only ones irritated by these tantrums and inappropriate behaviour.

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By: Aspen

Aspen — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:48:40 +0000

Hashbrowns, you’re probably right, but since I had never had issues with my kid, I knew her well enough to have her there for the few minutes we needed to be there. If she had made a peep, I would’ve moved or left. She’s learned that when she behaves inappropriately for her atmosphere…mommy makes her go home.

As for your pets….Honey, that is awesome. I treat my beagle like a member of the family, too! She is another baby. I don’t treat her like a human because she isn’t one, but I spoil the crap out of her and she is one of US. I love meeting animal people who love them the way I do.

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By: Kay

Kay — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:58:09 +0000

Had it to do over again, don’t know if I’d have chosen to have children. Don’t think women should be judged or looked upon whether they have children or not. That’s not all a person is, a mother or a father.

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By: paranel

paranel — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:49:51 +0000

I agree with Cameron 100%. Finally you said something smart girl ( just kidding).

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By: mE

mE — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:23:34 +0000

What an idiot. Doesn’t she know that much of the Western world is reproducing at below replacement levels?

I couldn’t give a damn if she has kids or not. It is absolutely none of my business if someone decides being a mother isn’t right for them. If she is intellectually honest with herself and knows that motherhood is or isn’t for her, good on her.

CD comes off as a real idiot.

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By: GimmeABreak

GimmeABreak — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:59:55 +0000

I must say I’m surprised at all the comments on this subject.

Annie: we don’t always agree on things, but we’re are seeing eye-to-eye on this one. Love the furry babies…can’t be bothered with the real ones.

Honestly, the newborn picture, right out of the womb always kicks in the gag reflex. Kids are cute with they are far away and in low doses. Never said I didn’t like them, I just can’t take too much of them.

I’ll keep my little white 13 yr.old cat and my 200lb Great Dane couch potato!!! Both of which were rescued.

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