Your kid(s) may come out NOTHING like you.

I'm a Single Father to 4 kids (2 boys, 2 girls). Won primary custody because their Mother is an alcoholic & drug addict. This cost me over $10,000 in legal fees despite overwhelming evidence of their mother's unfitness to parent. Yay! I "won".

I brought these kids into the world and I'm responsible for them. I give the best life I can offer and I love them. Truth be told, only 1 out of the 4 shares any similar interests with me. I'm very physical and athletic, my sons hate to even play-wrestle.

I had all these hopes & dreams that I'd be sharing my knowledge, skills, and experiences while developing their talents. Nope. Unless something dramatically shifts, it ain't gonna happen.

They literally complain if I try to take them to do things I'm interested in.

What to go Xing? No. Want to learn to X? No. I don't like that Dad. On and on and on.

To those of you who may feel like you're "missing out" on being a father and raising kids...most days I find it hard work and disappointing. Sometimes I wish I never had.

If I could trade them (without causing them to suffer) and get back all the money I've spent and my freedom...I would probably do it.

If you're dying to contribute to a child in some way, try out Big Brothers, then decide.