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I used to like cats and hate dogs, but now I just find both utterly annoying. I hate having to deal with all their bullshit, listening to all their mewing, barking etc, and making sure they aren't constantly knocking multiple things over.
Does this mean I would make a bad father? Would I be callous and insensitive to the needs of my child? Or am I just normal?
Obviously you know that kids make noise, knock things over, make messes, get in trouble..etc so I understand you questioning that in comparison to animals. I think animals are much easier to take care of than kids...but its very different. You are much more emotionally invested with your children, & that can be a good thing OR a bad thing, if you have no patience. I say spend time with children aften, before making that decision...& remember other peoples kids, are also very different from your own. But you'll get some sort of idea. :)
I think calgarth has the right idea in this instance. Sometimes, I worry about this too. Because sometimes the puppy-dog can get to be a bit much for me and I feel really sick of dealing with it - but I want a human baby and I feel like I would do well with a human baby but I wonder if I would because I sometimes I suck at dealing with the animals. I think it comes down to valuing a person more than an animal? idk this turned out longer and more wordy than I intended but I hope I got my point across?
Hating pets has nothing whatsoever to do with whether or not you will be a good parent. Some of the very best parents do not own pets and will not allow their children to own pets.
dogs don't knock things over but well big dogs do.buy a little dogi have a maltipoo (mixed with a poodle and a malties)or a yorkie
My mother in law hated animals and she was an awful, selfish hateful mother. Sounds like you're low on patience. Kids are much worse. You never get a break from them.
It doesn't necessarily mean that, but it's very responsible of you to consider that option. I find dogs to be easier to look after than little kids, but that could be because I'm very passionate and educated about them. They are similar, but have their differences.