Should I have a baby?

Should I have a baby?
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answer:“I think babies are REALLY cute and I definitely feel good when I am around them. However, I don’t know if I want one forever.” No, you shouldn’t.You should give it some time until you are completely ready to accept the responsibilities that come with having a child. When you are fully committed to becoming a parent (and accepting that a having a child does mean forever), then you should.
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