Woman Criticized for Calling Friend Selfish for Wanting Third Baby
A woman recently faced backlash after expressing her disapproval of her 42-year-old friend’s decision to have a third child. In a post on a community forum, she admitted to feeling that her friend was “too old” to be trying to conceive again. Despite pretending to be happy for her friend upon hearing the news, she secretly harbored the belief that her friend’s choice was “selfish.”
Seeking validation for her perspective, the woman asked fellow forum members if they shared her sentiments. However, many commenters criticized her for being judgmental. Some highlighted that women have been having babies in their 40s for ages and that just because she found the challenges of parenting at an older age difficult doesn’t mean her friend will face the same struggles.
Ultimately, the consensus was that while the woman may have personal reservations about having a child in her 40s, it is not her place to dictate what others choose to do with their lives. Each individual’s circumstances and preferences vary, and what might be daunting for one person could be fulfilling for another.
She has the time, energy, health, and finances to do so – good for her! Live and let live! – Source: People
