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i.luv_tea :
MATERNAL INSTINCT DOES NOT EXIST IN THE HUMAN SPECIES! (I wanted to track down when it was scientifically established, but I forgot that Google is garbage, now, and I'm too far from the public library to research it.)
2026-02-16 22:12:00
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DREAMSODAFAYGO WAS HACKED :
"its been almost a full day" BROTHERRR
2026-02-16 18:29:36
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Clean :
Never wanted kids. Have always been open about not wanting them. Everyone’s been telling me since I was 13 I’d change my mind and I’m still waiting
2026-02-17 14:16:23
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Childfree and Happy :
some of the moms who said "I'll take care of it if you have one" to me are not even my own mom. why are they doing this 😭😭
2026-02-16 17:32:07
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lela mcmurray :
I'm so glad my mom said "have a baby or don't, I don't care because I'm not taking care of it. I just want you to be happy.'
2026-02-16 20:42:35
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Panda_babe :
The idea of an innate, automatic "maternal instinct" that tells women exactly how to care for a baby is largely a myth. Instead, research points to a, biologically driven caregiving drive—activated by hormones like oxytocin—that motivates protection and learning, rather than providing pre-programmed parenting skills. National Geographic National Geographic +4 Key aspects of the "maternal instinct" debate: Biological Drive vs. Instinct: While gestational hormones and oxytocin prime mothers to respond to infant cues, nurturing skills are mostly learned through experience. Brain Changes: Pregnancy and early parenthood actually rewire the brain for adaptation to new stimuli, which is a key part of the "mother brain" concept, as noted by Melinda Wenner Moyer | Substack. Shared Ability: This caregiving drive is not exclusive to women; it can be developed in any primary caregiver, regardless of gender. Not Instant: Many mothers do not feel an instant surge of love or knowledge. Attachment can take days, weeks, or even months to develop, which is perfectly normal, according to Vinmec. National Geographic National Geographic +6 Ultimately, what is often called "maternal instinct" is a combination of hormonal shifts, intense on-the-job training, and social conditioning.
2026-03-25 12:55:14
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yentzon :
I didn’t want kids at ALL…in the USA. So two weeks ago I moved to Australia and now get to plan a future/family in a country that at least has affordable healthcare!
2026-02-17 01:33:46
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Tami1968 :
My son (only child) is 33 and has been saying since he was 11 no kids. Never wavered in not wanting any. And I think that’s just fine 👍🏻 I have no need to be a grandma and we are both happy 😁
2026-02-16 23:02:18
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jecannon78 :
I would love to be a grandma but my kids don’t want children. Their lives, their choices.
2026-02-16 18:24:35
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redd :
so happy my parents just want me to be self-sufficient and happy in life.
2026-02-16 18:41:40
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drew :
my parents are always arguing with me saying i’m gonna wanna have children 💔 IM 17 BRO
2026-02-16 23:17:58
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Maybe: Nicki :
I actually wanted kids when I was younger. Then I grew up and everything is a million dollars and this world is messed up. So I’ll stay a cat mom only 🥰
2026-02-18 17:04:15
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Another Burnt-out Millennial💙 :
Got my tubes removed last month.....I am good!
2026-02-17 20:24:42
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kenz :
As someone raised by a mother with no maternal instincts (her words) it sucks and I’ve always felt like that piece was missing growing up without a motherly mother
2026-02-17 17:00:56
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MagenaBark9 :
part 3. plz.
2026-02-16 18:10:44
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scorethescore :
“aspiring grandparent” is just a wild statement lmao
2026-02-18 04:20:14
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Panda_babe :
I’m a mom and I have caregiving drive that acts like maternal instincts I’ve always been told maternal instincts don’t exist you just have the instinct to take care of people like a caregiver.
2026-03-25 12:56:25
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paintedlady333 :
do i have good maternal instincts? absolutely! do i have kids? nope. do I want any? absolutely not! these days it isnt fair to bring new life into this hellscape we live in in my opinion.
2026-02-17 10:23:39
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Cal :
I am SO GLAD my mom doesn't want grandkids. like she'll love them if she has them but she's not pushing my brother or I for them. I love my friends' kids (even got my nephew hooked on heavy metal when he was 7), but I need to be able to hand them back at the end of the day or my mental health will drop like a stone.
2026-02-16 18:10:00
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Alookinthewindow :
I love my kid too much to have them ans risk it being with my own mother.. oh hell no..
2026-02-16 18:11:10
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dani :
I got so excited when I asked my ob that I just met if I could yeet the uterus and she got excited with me and Said yes absolutely. ahahhaha no babies for mee and I'm almost 35. don't let others make you think it would be different
2026-02-17 01:23:25
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Dave Gifford :
Give it to the other set of grandparents. Simple. 😇😇😇Just not me!!!
2026-02-16 17:22:20
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mishataylor :
This is EXACTLY how it goes! They beg you for grandchildren then FORGET how hard it is
2026-02-17 16:51:19
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erin🇨🇦 :
PSA. Your mom can’t make you have a baby
2026-02-17 15:01:57
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