what if any regrets do you have as a youngster?
337448
I think the only regret I have about being a child was not taking the time to enjoy it more. When we are children, we are in such a hurry to grow to adulthood. Now that I'm an adult, I hvae found myself holding onto the things of my past, looking up old toys on ebay, watching movies I enjoyed as a kid, and trying to remember how much fun I had as a child. The innocence of youth is taken away way too quickly...we grow in the blink of an eye, and then we forget what it was like to be a child. I try to remember that your age is only a number and to be young at heart will help as you get older.
861594
You said you don't regret anything but if you thinking of someone else or thinking of what other 22 year old are doing, then yes, that sounds like regret.  Most 22 year olds are single mothers with several kids and several different fathers and single men with several kids and several different baby's mamas.  If you had your first kid at 19 then what prompted you to have another one so soon, especially because your in college.  You shouldn't try to do  anything to feel young because you are young.  You should to do something to make yourself feel good about you.  Making friends is becoming one the of hardest things because you don't know who to trust these day.  I'm sure your not the only young mother at your college.  Try checking out the bulletin boards are websites for a support group.  Getting frustated with your kids is part of being a mom.  Try having you husband be home with kids every so often or take them to a sitter.  Don't just make time for you, make time for both of you.  Your not too grown for your age, it's called being mature for your age.  That's showing that your being responsible and at least trying to handle your situation.  I think you having feelings for someone else is just your mind reverting back to your teen years on what you may have missed out on.  You can't feel sorry for yourself because these are decisions you've made.  No one forced you to have kids at young age or get married either but it happened.  You are blessed in more ways that you know.  Your married with two healthy children and your in college.  That's rare.  You will be tested in every aspect of your motherhood and marriage but you seem to be doing fine.  Step 1, you ask for advice before you did something you'd regret.  Hang in there, it'll be okay.  Good luck!!!
547611
have fun,\ndo what i want to do and need to do and should do \n\nhave no regrets
780286
I'm ok, and I had an awful childhood.\nGranted, It's taken years to get myself balanced and to be able to accept my past. But from the day I went into care at 14, I decided I didn't want to be like the others around me... I had a rocky lot of teenage years. but who doesn't?\nI am now 24 and Mother to a beautiful 4 and a half year old girl.\nAnd even if I say so myself, I am a good Mum, my daughter is polite well mannered happy and loved. I think that one of the reasons I have done well with her is because, I swore that I would never do to her what my Mum did to me... I had to live with the consequences and it wasn't pleasant!\nSure, I'm not completeley un-affected by my past and even now I get stages where I don't understand why, or feel upset or betrayed. But I DO understand and know, that I will be the best Mother I can for my little one. And feel lucky that I was shown how bad things could be, so that I can break a cycle, and give my Daughter the future she deserves.
818406
I was either 14 or 15 in a 3 year relationship, nope no regrets!
971700
Actually YES. I think your question is awesome. I wish I was a teenager back in the 80s. However, I'm really glad that I was a little kid in the 80's cause of the best cartoons, toys, tv shows, etc. so I don't really have any regrets.
256911
I was 14. I had regrets after it happened just because it wasn't all that good. I think I was too young, but it worked out--I married him 7 years later.\n\nThere's not much you can do. I don't think anybody's first time is all that great. Afterall, it is the first time--what can we really expect? Just accept what you did and don't beat yourself up over it!
711662
Honey you sound like me when I was younger.  You should see a phsycologist or if you have a friend that's very knoledgeable, ask her to help you.\n\nI used to regret everything too but you know what?  You miss out on life when you do.  I don't know what else to say but um I hope the others are nice and give you great advice on what to do.  Good luck honey!
973066
I got in a marital sitiation at seventeen years old.I am now 25.I now have two children.I sometimes do regret starting out so young.Only because their were things in life that i didn't yet get to accomplish.I call them "self accomplishments"I am very greatful though that i have my son's.They are the world to me.I do believe that things happen for a reason.I still plan on working on my dreams and goals.Marriage is a lot of responsibility.No matter how old you are.You can get married at 30 and still regret it.Or you can wait and regret not getting married young.It all depends on the person.I believe that as long as a person accomplishes their goals and is truly happy with themselves they can live in a marrage happy.I realize that i don't regret being married,i only regret not preserving my youth.Being young is a preacious thing and once its past you can't go back.
748088
Later in life:---  it is unlikely that you would regret the "good girl" image,  but you could very well regret the "wild, crazy, naughty" image.\n\nBE YOUR TRUE SELF - and don't push it to the extreme just to acquire another image (which you may not really want in the long term).
801434
Yes I did.... I was 19, he was 42. It lasted 11 years. He didn't work regularly, was abusive, unfaithful, and couldn't tell the truth about what he ate for lunch, let alone something important. BUT, he gave me a gorgeous, intelligent, sweet child. So, I have what I have and I am who I am, in part, because of that relationship,...so no, not one single regret.
47752
if you think after it's over you have regrets, you should go...what's to lose?  you can always leave early if you want to.
946380
I would have been way more outgoing.  I would have joined clubs and made an effort to have more friends.  And also, I would have went to my prom.  And the most important one, I would have enjoyed the teen years before I got thrust into bills and LIFE!
867960
wait until you grow up, then find one...
24898
These are always tough questions, as the thought of taking anything back in history, potentially wipes out something wonderful. \n\nFor example, I, to this day, regret staying in a relationship that I wasn't happy with ten years ago, for as long as I did and even worse that I let it go as far as marriage for the sake of a pregnancy. The ensuing pain and frustration has been a distraction and thorn to much of the last decade. But had I gotten out when I should have...I wouldn't have my wonderful son. \n\nStill I regret not going further in my schooling (med school, etc) when I had a chance and taking better career choices than where I have ended up so far. Yet without those choices I would not have been so lucky to have found you.\n\nI regret wasting many years abusing drugs and not focusing on my life after adolescence. But even without those years I would not have so many of the life experiences and failures that I have grown with and been able to help other with, and hopefully will continue to help others with, to keep from making the same mistakes that I have. \n\nSo, I suppose that I have regrets, but couldn't afford to take any of them back.
1051251
Save your money when you're young. Be lucky and have good health. Spend your youth going after well thought out goals for example marriage and kids and friends. Money and career can be overdone. If you don't have time for exercise, play and family even if you wind up rich you'll be miserable. In other words lead a balanced life. Help others if you are able and they need it. When old, 60 regret nothing.
626753
wait until your mature enough. I thought at 18 i was ready...now i regret it.