Blended Families: Is It Enough
Baby I can hear it now, the long list of “don’ts” on a woman’s list of who they desire to date. But let’s face it, we become more aware and realistic as we get older to what defines the ideal guy. As we take on our own life’s journey through career and decisions- if we’re smart, we begin to shape a different list. A list with a real consideration of what we desire in a partner.
And let me be the first to wave my hand that a partner that doesn’t desire kids and/or have had children is more ideal to my life and life plan. While we know that GOD laughs at our plans, the desire to give birth and become the primary caretaker of a child(ren) is not the plan at my age.
While many women truly look at their biological clock and begin to decide which Tom, Dick, and Harry cut the mustard to procreate with; there is an equal amount of woman who are taking a different approach on looking at a blended family more seriously.
Blood makes you related; love makes you family
Gone are the days that woman is led by societal norms that dictate what’s ideal. They are creating and building untraditional families that are an overflow of support and love; without feeling the pressures of having a child by a certain age or sacrificing their professional goals or aspirations. There are aunts, uncles, and glam-parents that take on the primary care and responsibility of a loved one and reap all the same benefits of parenting. Seeing all the good, bad, and indifferent moments. And seeing how they ultimately grow into good humans that adhere to your rearing.
Likewise, there are those who feel equally as strong on having their own child. Those that also need and want to leave behind a direct legacy. Or who desire to see a direct offspring. And more power to them too! But how do we not pressure one another to fit to each other’s expectations? I’m guilty of this 100% ! Thinking you’re crazy to want to have a new… at your… why.. But whatever choice you make its more about how you love on and support that child. Or how you as a family work together to cultivate the family you wish.
But is that enough to satisfy the need to be a parent?
Blended Families are thriving in 2022. What are your stance on dating people with children and or the need to conform to societal norms.
So, where are you on this topic? How do you feel about blended families? Do you still feel the need to have a child by a certain age?
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