Is it weird to like reading parentings articles without being a parent?

I'm in my late 20s, not pregnant, nor planning on having kids soon. However, I find it really interesting to read about pregnancy, raising children and teenagers, and other parenting-related issues. I've enjoyed doing this for many years---probably as young as 11 or 12 years old.





Is there anyone else in a similar boat as I am? Or if you are a parent, did you have a similar interest before you had kids? Is it weird to like reading parentings articles without being a parent?
me! im still a teen but i read 'chicken soup for the mom's soul' which i bought for my mom. the stories are interesting :)Is it weird to like reading parentings articles without being a parent?
Not weird at all. I often used to watch shows/read articles related to pregnancy, parenting, etc. Whether you have kids or not, it is still interesting - at least to some of us. You don't have to have kids to be interested. Just wait until you are pregnant lol, then you will probably be reading %26amp; watching tons more! Although, after you have a baby some of them suddenly become much less interesting! Then you just spend lots of time on yahoo answers!!!
I certainly hope not. :D I'm in the same predicament as you, same age group and not thinking about kids in the near future. I know that I want kids someday and I feel that by reading these it helps me get ready.





I'm really glad that I'm not the only one that's like this. E-mail me if you want to chat.
HELL NO! I'm 15, have a gorgeous niece, LOVE kids and read parenting, baby, children articles all the time!! You're definitely not alone... hehe





I find them interesting and often insightful, plus it's like an interest for me and my career/future family i guess too (haha don't worry not the type to be falling pregnant soon, or anything else for that matter)





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There's nothing wrong with that. You might have a strong maternal side and when it comes time to be a mom, you'll be great.





I never read that stuff before I had a child or even thought about having a child, but there's nothing wrong with it.
I don't think it's weird at all! You'll just be prepared a head of time! If that's what interests you, then keep on reading them, it's not harmful.lol


I like reading stuff like that too and i'm not pregnant, i'm 20yrs old.!
I'm the same way! I've always found being a parent so interesting. So addicted to all the shows on the health channels and the magazines!