# If you could just magically have a child or children, would you? **URL:** \ **Category:** Lounge\ **Created:** [February 4, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/if-you-could-just-magically-have-a-child-or-children-would-you/2527 "2026-02-04T19:42:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SzSupportAdmin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/szsupportadmin/32/334_2.png) [@SzSupportAdmin](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/SzSupportAdmin)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/if-you-could-just-magically-have-a-child-or-children-would-you/2527/1 "2026-02-04T19:42:26Z")
I know many of us are not in circumstances to have children. Either we dont have a SO who is also willing or we waited too long and are now too old, or whatever, but if you could snap your fingers and have a new baby, would you? ---
**Author:** ![Rainstorm](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/rainstorm/32/242_2.png) [@Rainstorm](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Rainstorm)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/if-you-could-just-magically-have-a-child-or-children-would-you/2527/2 "2026-02-04T19:42:51Z")
Hell to the no ---
**Author:** ![SzSupportAdmin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/szsupportadmin/32/334_2.png) [@SzSupportAdmin](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/SzSupportAdmin)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 7:44pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/if-you-could-just-magically-have-a-child-or-children-would-you/2527/3 "2026-02-04T19:44:45Z")
I know my wife would say yes. I am a bit split myself. Some aspects appeal to me and others don’t. Unfortunately, whether we want children at this point or not, having our own biological children is not likely at this point. ---
**Author:** ![jukebox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b487fb/32.png) [@jukebox](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/jukebox)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/if-you-could-just-magically-have-a-child-or-children-would-you/2527/4 "2026-02-04T19:56:28Z")
I mourn that I never had children…it is something I’m bitter about. ---
**Author:** ![77nick77](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/77nick77/32/147_2.png) [@77nick77](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/77nick77)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/if-you-could-just-magically-have-a-child-or-children-would-you/2527/5 "2026-02-04T19:59:08Z")
If I had my choice I’d rather make one the old-fashioned way. ---
**Author:** ![FreeLunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/freelunch/32/1001_2.png) [@FreeLunch](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/FreeLunch)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 8:00pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/if-you-could-just-magically-have-a-child-or-children-would-you/2527/6 "2026-02-04T20:00:36Z")
Yes, I would ---
**Author:** ![everhopeful](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/everhopeful/32/605_2.png) [@everhopeful](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/everhopeful)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 9:40pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/if-you-could-just-magically-have-a-child-or-children-would-you/2527/7 "2026-02-04T21:40:37Z")
Having children seems to be a popular past time. But definitely NOT for me 😕 Children are great, but I’ve never wanted children of my own. ---
**Author:** ![shutterbug](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/shutterbug/32/900_2.png) [@shutterbug](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/shutterbug)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/if-you-could-just-magically-have-a-child-or-children-would-you/2527/8 "2026-02-04T22:18:05Z")
Yes and no. I miss having a 6-7 year old around. It was the best age. Truth is that I’m aware I’m past that point in my life and you have to move on. ---
**Author:** ![Vaiana](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/vaiana/32/1879_2.png) [@Vaiana](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Vaiana)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 10:31pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/if-you-could-just-magically-have-a-child-or-children-would-you/2527/9 "2026-02-04T22:31:20Z")
No, I don’t want children ---
**Author:** ![Schizbro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/schizbro/32/15631_2.png) [@Schizbro](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Schizbro)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 10:33pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/if-you-could-just-magically-have-a-child-or-children-would-you/2527/10 "2026-02-04T22:33:08Z")
Yes because they would be magic children. ---
**Author:** ![2Waynez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/2waynez/32/176_2.png) [@2Waynez](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/2Waynez)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/if-you-could-just-magically-have-a-child-or-children-would-you/2527/11 "2026-02-04T22:57:28Z")
No children. I screwed myself up, no need to do it twice. I’m gonna be 46 this year. Too old to just start. ---
**Author:** ![anon91889455](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@anon91889455](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/anon91889455)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/if-you-could-just-magically-have-a-child-or-children-would-you/2527/12 "2026-02-04T23:41:18Z")
No, never. ---
**Author:** ![Ish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Ish](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Ish)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/if-you-could-just-magically-have-a-child-or-children-would-you/2527/13 "2026-02-05T14:29:51Z")
No. From experience of my mum who used to be a childminder. And when my cousins come over with their kids, im glad that at the end of the day they go back home. Harsh but true. ---
**Author:** ![Loke](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/loke/32/304_2.png) [@Loke](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Loke)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/if-you-could-just-magically-have-a-child-or-children-would-you/2527/14 "2026-02-05T15:17:33Z")
If I’d known what was going to happen with my mental illness I would’ve never have had children. ---
**Author:** ![Om\_Sadasiva](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/om_sadasiva/32/179_2.png) [@Om\_Sadasiva](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Om_Sadasiva)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/if-you-could-just-magically-have-a-child-or-children-would-you/2527/15 "2026-02-05T15:20:26Z")
No thanks. I don’t need children ---
**Author:** ![Lenny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ba8739/32.png) [@Lenny](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Lenny)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/if-you-could-just-magically-have-a-child-or-children-would-you/2527/16 "2026-02-05T15:45:17Z")
Yes! I wish I could have kids, if I can’t have them biologically I wish I could adopt a kid. But priorities first! I need a house and a job and then a gf to share the responsabilities ---
**Author:** ![Om\_Sadasiva](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/om_sadasiva/32/179_2.png) [@Om\_Sadasiva](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Om_Sadasiva)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/if-you-could-just-magically-have-a-child-or-children-would-you/2527/17 "2026-02-05T15:45:41Z")
I prefer kittens lol ---
**Author:** ![Lilyofthevalley](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/lilyofthevalley/32/52_2.png) [@Lilyofthevalley](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Lilyofthevalley)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/if-you-could-just-magically-have-a-child-or-children-would-you/2527/18 "2026-02-05T16:18:38Z")
I have kids and I love them. I’m so glad I have them in my life. Would I have another? 10 years ago, at 38, I would have said absolutely yes! I wanted to have a child with my husband so badly but I had all my female stuff removed so it wasn’t possible. It broke my heart. At my age, I’m praying for grandchildren. ---
**Author:** ![Hemy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/hemy/32/15415_2.png) [@Hemy](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Hemy)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/if-you-could-just-magically-have-a-child-or-children-would-you/2527/19 "2026-02-05T16:18:59Z")
I would snap my fingers ten times. I want to be a dad so bad. I’m 34 years old building a career and a life from near scratch, but if things keep headed the way they are it’s totally possible. I’m on the right trajectory towards family life. ---
**Author:** ![anon68822644](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/53a042/32.png) [@anon68822644](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/anon68822644)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/if-you-could-just-magically-have-a-child-or-children-would-you/2527/20 "2026-02-05T16:32:22Z")
I’m 51,and want to have a child. Now I’m mature and no mood swings. I understand difficulties of being old for that, therefore I would need good wife. Thanks @SzSupportAdmin for bringing that up. You miss a normal human need, which I can understand now. Only thing that bothers me is that I wouldn’t live so long to see beauty of raising my child. [Next page](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/if-you-could-just-magically-have-a-child-or-children-would-you/2527.md?page=2)