I have kids that I raise, they are great kids, I love them to death but if someone thinks kids aren’t a burden (of any sort) than they’re lying.

  • isa@leminal.space
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    1 year ago

    that’s because the word “burden” carries a negative connotation with it, implying that it’s something you’d rather not have to be burdened with.

    ideally, you would see your kids as a commitment or responsibility rather than a burden.

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      1 year ago

      Definitely due to the negative image of the word for some people and I guess a sentence could be crafted to make something like saying kids are a burden to make it sound cheerful and some people would be fooled by it lol