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Behind the Aegis

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1. Like you, I don't like children.

Reply to Denninmi (Original post)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:57 AM

Sep 2012

I am good with them, especially babies. But, I don't like being around them, especially alone. For me, being gay plays into it. We are much more vunerable to false accusations than most men.

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Other people's kids. Do you avoid them like the plague because ... [View all] Denninmi Sep 2012 OP

Like you, I don't like children. Behind the Aegis Sep 2012 #1

Unfortunately, I think that's true because of old but ongoing prejudices. Denninmi Sep 2012 #2

I'm a parent, so my take on this may be a little different than you guys's. Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #3

Thanks, that's a really thoughtful response. Denninmi Sep 2012 #4

I transitioned to "work at home" from "SAHD". lumberjack_jeff Sep 2012 #6

You should ask her if her husband will be in attendance 4th law of robotics Sep 2012 #7

I love that answer. n/t MadrasT Sep 2012 #8

Yes for both personal and practical reasons 4th law of robotics Sep 2012 #5

"the ever-present fear of an accusation or rumor." LeftofObama Sep 2012 #9

Except for the fact that it is occasionally accurate 4th law of robotics Sep 2012 #10

It sure is accurate! LeftofObama Sep 2012 #12

I find the kids more interesting than the adults at times. Gore1FL Sep 2012 #11