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Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by pocohantas(f): 9:35pm On Jul 28, 2025
bionixs:
some of you asking this questions cannot feed yourselves. Oga family planning
Na why I no gree born 5 na.
As I no fit feed myself. Make I come born join suffer? 🤨🤨🤨

geoworldedu:
That's not fair, to be frank. Currently, the children are nine-year old first, second one 7 years and third one five all came before Tinubu came to power. Father was earning 200k and mother was full time housewife and the money was far enough. Then Tinubu came and the value of the 200k reduced to the value of 50k of Buhari's era and you are here still blaming the father, rather than talking sense to your government. That isn't fair.
No vex, you no follow for the main culprits. Those that had 4 in Buhari and Tinubu's regime. I cannot talk to the government. We must all come out to vote them out next election. If not, we would implement one-child-policy come 2027.
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by Apcshit: 9:36pm On Jul 28, 2025
pocohantas:
Why do they have 5 kids?
In 2025, I don't take your complaints serious if you have more than 2 kids less than 10yrs old. Modified: Only exception is if 2 are twins or family planning failed you. If you willingly chose to have more kids, train them. Get a side hustle if need be. The Lord is your strength.

Abeg shut up
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by Numerouno94(m): 9:36pm On Jul 28, 2025
Nnamdipapa:
You be smart lady and your husband must be a lucky man. In 2025, I advice people to have only one child got the sake of their mental health.

I have 4 and three are teenagers but If I have a do over, it will be only one child.
I won't advise having one child. 2 is ok. We just 2 in my family. My sister and I.
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by Idaytesj29(m): 9:37pm On Jul 28, 2025
pocohantas:
Why do they have 5 kids?
In 2025, I don't take your complaints serious if you have more than 2 kids less than 10yrs old. Modified: Only exception is if 2 are twins or family planning failed you. If you willingly chose to have more kids, train them. Get a sidr hustle if need be. The Lord is your strength.
Some wives silently want more children. They will refuse to use family planing or chose an unreliable one leaving the opportunity of pregnancy in the ratio. Also, some will give medical reasons to not do effective family planing eg saying pill may cause Cancer or alter their body like excessive weight gain, bleeding or excessive weight loss Etc... these are educated women I, not illiterates.

But the man is still at the receiving end of
this. May God help us.
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by highchief1: 9:38pm On Jul 28, 2025
Nnamdipapa:
I think I agree with you.
it is what it is.but na for naija mainly o.children abroad no get bills.in Canada and yankee govt Dey pay ur kids sef.
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by MummyWealth14: 9:38pm On Jul 28, 2025
Nnamdipapa:
I honestly wonder where my sisters jam these kind of men. She said he is God fearing while the kids are starving. I seriously weak.
Hahaha, wahala wahala
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by Biodun1929(m):
descarado:
In and outside nigeria. The world has moved pass breeding like a rabbit.
Exactly...we have moved passed the aggrarian age and the industrial age where men needed multiple children to farm or work in factories.
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by LalastiklaIa(m): 9:40pm On Jul 28, 2025
pocohantas:
That is why I said they require intentionality and resources. This covers emotional, physical, spiritual, educational and financial needs. I don't know how Nigerians handle the first 4 needs, but I am tired of people with more kids than me asking me for money because they think I have less(er) responsibilities.😩
You ever had a baby? 🤔
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by Nnamdipapa(m): 9:43pm On Jul 28, 2025
highchief1:
it is what it is.but na for naija mainly o.children abroad no get bills.in Canada and yankee govt Dey pay ur kids sef.
I live and born my kids abroad

There are lits of children bills here.
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by franchasng: 9:44pm On Jul 28, 2025
Nnamdipapa:
But my sister, wealth alone in not enough to raise kids as I find myself emotionally unavailable lots of time for all of them. My last want to swim everyday, my first son wants to play basketball, daughter has to attend dancing classes. At the end it's like you never get to have a life of your own. Even if you have all the money, you are still completely drained.
Once, I was at a PTA meeting till 10.30pm for one child.
cheesy cheesy


Na so them force me go graduation ceremony of my child, it was just my ghost sitting in that hall for over 5 hours.


All the various dramas and other activities they did, I couldn't enjoy one bit because my phones were ringing constantly with work related calls. It was as if I went to jail and the young man was busy peeping towards where I was seated to see me with joy written all over his face without knowing that his dad's spirit wasn't there.



Honestly to be a father in this our generation is not easy. You are lucky your kids are grown up, we that still have tender kids are not finding it funny at all. They don't even know when you are tired or need space. My daughter wants to cuddle me 247, if possible when driving too lolz cheesy



Government should make a law restricting parents of our time from birthing more than 2 kids. If you birth more than 2, there should be some form of tax you must be paying monthly to government so that people can have sense and birth kids they can cater for cheesy
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by Nyanabo(m): 9:45pm On Jul 28, 2025
A poor man had no business giving birth to battalions. 2 children is enough 3 if you want to push it.
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by Nnamdipapa(m):
franchasng:
cheesy cheesy


Na so them force me go graduation ceremony of my child, it was just my ghost sitting in that hall for over 5 hours.


All the various dramas and other activities they did, I couldn't enjoy one bit because my phones were ringing constantly with work related calls. It was as if I went to jail and the young man was busy peeping towards where I was seated to see me with joy written all over his face without knowing that his dad's spirit wasn't there.



Honestly to be a father in this our generation is not easy. You are lucky your kids are grown up, we that still have tender kids are not finding it funny at all. They don't even know when you are tired or need space. My daughter wants to cuddle me 247, if possible when driving too lolz cheesy



Government should make a law restricting parents of our time from birthing more than 2 kids. If you birth more than 2, there should be some form of tax you must be paying monthly to government so that people can have sense and birth kids they can cater for cheesy
I was forced to witness the birth of our last child, the doctor told me I was free to faint if I felt like. She said lots of men would pass out witnessing child birth. I quickly went for a laser vasectomy after that harowing
experience.
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by franchasng: 9:49pm On Jul 28, 2025
descarado:
In and outside nigeria. The world has moved pass breeding like a rabbit.
Yes oh, it's even worse in western world. Who would babysit them and stay constantly with them until they turn at least 17?

Not all married couple have young, agile mother, mother-in-law and aunts to come from Naija to assist with babysitting your kids abroad.


Honestly highest should be 2 kids, whether rich or poor, whether living abroad or in Naija, that's for those that want peace of mind and long life too
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by Solofresh2: 9:49pm On Jul 28, 2025
Naija women no send your papa deep down
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by isio1: 9:50pm On Jul 28, 2025
Nnamdipapa:
I honestly wonder where my sisters jam these kind of men. She said he is God fearing while the kids are starving. I seriously weak.
Guy!
You get bad mouth sha oh.
But on a lighter note, having just one kid is as good as sharing boundary with somebody without a child. It is a saying in my dialect.
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by Nnamdipapa(m): 9:52pm On Jul 28, 2025
isio1:
Guy!
You get bad mouth sha oh.
But on a lighter note, having just one kid is as good as sharing boundary with somebody without a child. It is a saying in my dialect.
That is the objective. To have a child and still live the free lifestyle of someone without a child. That is the ultimate goal and it would be fun. Children are lifetime responsibilities.
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by highchief1: 9:52pm On Jul 28, 2025
Nnamdipapa:
I live and born my kids abroad

There are lits of children bills here.
my kids and wife Dey Canada.them Dey pay my kids monthly.
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by franchasng: 9:52pm On Jul 28, 2025
Nnamdipapa:
I was forced with witness the birth of our last child, the doctor told me I was free to faint if I felt like. She said lots of men would pass out witnessing child birth. I quickly went for a laser vasectomy after that harowing
experience.
hahahahaha

Funny enough, it's mostly women, Nigerian women especially that insist on having more kids. Some see it as a great achievement while some want to have a battalion of children to discourage their husbands from ever thinking of marrying a second wife cheesy


God help me, I don hang boot.


Vasectomy, I am scared of anything surgery no matter how minor if not, I would have gone for it honestly
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by jaszplus12(m): 9:52pm On Jul 28, 2025
Nnamdipapa:
But my sister, wealth alone in not enough to raise kids as I find myself emotionally unavailable lots of time for all of them. My last want to swim everyday, my first son wants to play basketball, daughter has to attend dancing classes. At the end it's like you never get to have a life of your own. Even if you have all the money, you are still completely drained.
Once, I was at a PTA meeting till 10.30pm for one child.
My footballer son needs my attention, advice, scorecard, wants to know how far about the scouts, he's schooling, he's trying to develop one app or the other, ....all na me dey "advice, counsel, pray with, talk with"!!
My senior son, needs advice on how his plans about setting up a business, his courses in school, I should edit his planned stories he's interested in developing into 3d cartoon...all na my table....
My darling daughter, 15 y/o, need me to check her physics, chemistry and mathematics lessons etc to be sure she's doing it well,...na my table, and not as though I was good at these subjects when I was in secondary school...and me self get work outstanding on site, drawings, reports....
But guess what, I am enjoying the fact that they feel I know all....and we're all good!!
I tell myself I have to enjoy myself with them as the best thing that I can treasure! Phew!! grin
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by Jayrow08: 9:55pm On Jul 28, 2025
No wonder some fathers dey kpai quickly 😔😔loads are much! Na pure lie b dat. The reason is because they hardly cry.
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by Nnamdipapa(m): 9:55pm On Jul 28, 2025
franchasng:
hahahahaha

Funny enough, it's mostly women, Nigerian women especially that insist on having more kids. Some see it as a great achievement while some want to have a battalion of children to discourage their husbands from ever thinking of marrying a second wife cheesy


God help me, I don hang boot.


Vasectomy, I am scared of anything surgery no matter how minor if not, I would have gone for it honestly
Its a non invasive surgery and I would have had it after our second kid. It was all done in 30 minutes. My wife came from a small family and insisted on lore kids. I was a fool for going along.
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by jaszplus12(m): 9:55pm On Jul 28, 2025
Nnamdipapa:
I was forced with witness the birth of our last child, the doctor told me I was free to faint if I felt like. She said lots of men would pass out witnessing child birth. I quickly went for a laser vasectomy after that harowing
experience.
Hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha
Today I'll freely faint from laughing at your comments!! grin grin grin grin
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by chypotenti(m): 9:58pm On Jul 28, 2025
Chilipepper:
No wonder some fathers dey kpai quickly 😔😔loads are much!

Is this what you go through as a father?
Oga why have plenty kids when you know you're not capable of taking care of themhuh?? Me I nor want issues for my life at all... My Parents just had only 3 of us and they trained us well... Me I can't have more than four no matter the riches/wealth...the four sef is even too much... grin grin grin grin grin
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by Nnamdipapa(m): 9:58pm On Jul 28, 2025
jaszplus12:
My footballer son needs my attention, advice, scorecard, wants to know how far about the scouts, he's schooling, he's trying to develop one app or the other, ....all na me dey "advice, counsel, pray with, talk with"!!
My senior son, needs advice on how his plans about setting up a business, his courses in school, I should edit his planned stories he's interested in developing into 3d cartoon...all na my table....
My darling daughter, 15 y/o, need me to check her physics, chemistry and mathematics lessons etc to be sure she's doing it well,...na my table, and not as though I was good at these subjects when I was in secondary school...and me self get work outstanding on site, drawings, reports....
But guess what, I am enjoying the fact that they feel I know all....and we're all good!!
I tell myself I have to enjoy myself with them as the best thing that I can treasure! Phew!! grin
When I go near the door, I always get the question, ' dad, where are you going?" I am being constantly monitored and surveiled.
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by franchasng: 9:59pm On Jul 28, 2025
jaszplus12:
My footballer son needs my attention, advice, scorecard, wants to know how far about the scouts, he's schooling, he's trying to develop one app or the other, ....all na me dey "advice, counsel, pray with, talk with"!!
My senior son, needs advice on how his plans about setting up a business, his courses in school, I should edit his planned stories he's interested in developing into 3d cartoon...all na my table....
My darling daughter, 15 y/o, need me to check her physics, chemistry and mathematics lessons etc to be sure she's doing it well,...na my table, and not as though I was good at these subjects when I was in secondary school...and me self get work outstanding on site, drawings, reports....
But guess what, I am enjoying the fact that they feel I know all....and we're all good!!
I tell myself I have to enjoy myself with them as the best thing that I can treasure! Phew!! grin
Hahahaha, funny enough when they grow up and become successful, they move in with one boy or girl enjoying their lives and forget their Papa's sweat cheesy



Highest they call once in a while to check up on the old man.


Honestly, I wouldn't blame those that don't want to marry in this our generation cos the stress of raising kids nowadays is not for the faint hearted.


My son will be narrating some cartoon movies he has watched or watching and expecting me to know the characters and flow along. Sometimes he will even direct a question about one cartoon character to me, expecting me to answer what I have never watched or heard about before cheesy
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by Sonofgod1990(m): 9:59pm On Jul 28, 2025
pocohantas:
Why do they have 5 kids?
In 2025, I don't take your complaints serious if you have more than 2 kids less than 10yrs old. Modified: Only exception is if 2 are twins or family planning failed you. If you willingly chose to have more kids, train them. Get a side hustle if need be. The Lord is your strength.
Are you married?
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by Nnamdipapa(m): 9:59pm On Jul 28, 2025
jaszplus12:
Hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha
Today I'll freely faint from laughing at your comments!! grin grin grin grin
Omo, I am never going back to witness any child birth again ever. That was when I realized women are very strong. I hate the sight of blood so bad that it makes me want to pass out and it was a CS.
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by Dpharisee: 10:00pm On Jul 28, 2025
Nnamdipapa:
Her husband fit dey do strong head nau as head of the family. Hehehehe. I had to lay it down in the strongest terms for her to understand
A friend's wife was complaining to me how they have 2 children from her sister inlaw living with them and because of the additional mouths to feed she and her husband suspended child bearing after 3 kids.

The same Sister in-law whom they are raising her 2 kids because of the economic difficulties she and her husband are facing and struggling to raise 5 children just put to bed their 6th child.

She was telling me that this is cheating from her sister inlaw and her husband and that my friend is not seeing it that way and want's me to talk to my friend that one of his sisters children should be sent back while they plan to make their own 4th child since they can afford it.
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by jaszplus12(m): 10:00pm On Jul 28, 2025
franchasng:
hahahahaha

Funny enough, it's mostly women, Nigerian women especially that insist on having more kids. Some see it as a great achievement while some want to have a battalion of children to discourage their husbands from ever thinking of marrying a second wife cheesy


God help me, I don hang boot.


Vasectomy, I am scared of anything surgery no matter how minor if not, I would have gone for it honestly
I tell whoever cares to listen never to have more than two children, some listen, nod and ignore my advice, in fact one guy avoided me for almost a year, he couldn't bear it till he came to me asking for forgiveness, shocked I asked for what, and he told me he'd been avoiding me because after the talk we had he impregnated his wife again and he regretted cos money was hard to come by!
And yes, mostly it's the wives that continue to get pregnant for one reason or the other but tell you it's your fault when it becomes hard to take care of the family!!
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by correctguy101(m): 10:02pm On Jul 28, 2025
Nnamdipapa:
I agree with you. I told my youngest sister who depends on me that I will cut her off if she gets pregnant the third time when they can barely feed two.
Ah....


Is her husband mad ni?

There was this Delta man at Ajegunle back then who's a real crazy. 11 children and he got his wife pregnant again. Annoyance made me stopped greeting the both of them. Ahn ahn... Some people no deserve pity abeg
Re: Is This What Being A Father All About? Picture by franchasng: 10:02pm On Jul 28, 2025
Nnamdipapa:
Its a non invasive surgery and I would have had it after our second kid. It was all done in 30 minutes. My wife came from a small family and insisted on lore kids. I was a fool for going along.
lolzzz, I really wished I have the heart cos I need it; can't imagine having more of these people around with their unending dramas and quest for attention lol


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