Yes, I mean exactly what I stated. Besides, like Mountain said above, it is my opinion and apparently I'm not completely alone in it either. Why does a person get attacked for expressing nothing but an opinion or other perspective? Call me naive or whatever you'd like, as I only recently turned 22, but and I'll say this without regard for what you or anyone else responds, I do not think with my penis. I just happen to feel that if I know i'm headed to pharmacy school and I have a marriage partner, I will use protection, make sure she uses protection and birth control as well before engaging in sexual activity. Why? Because I want to avoid having a child while in pharmacy school, especially if I know it will only make my life and my wife's life difficult. I have not stated a couple can't have sex because of pharmacy school, but I did state it is the easier path and perhaps more sensible to avoid pregnancy while in school. That's all I said. Personally, I'd rather wait until my education is over before having a child. Simple as that.
Like momoftwosons above stated, children can be a blessing. However, it is simply my OPINION that they are more of a hassle than anything while trying to get through school. This is especially true when embarking on an arduous and emotionally draining 4 years of professional education. Sure, many people complete their education while raising a child and do so gracefully and with ease, but that doesn't mean everyone can do the same. Some people will struggle. Clearly, the OP was asking for advice about how to deal with raising a child and managing pharmacy school because she is rightfully concerned about the situation. And if for some reason she turns out to be one of those who struggles with raising a child and pursuing a professional education, then she has dug herself into a hole. In that case, I simply suggested she be careful and avoid pregnancy by using a common sense approach while in pharmacy school. If, on the other hand, she manages to do well in both, then I wished her best of luck and encouraged her.
And one thing, njac. Please, I'd appreciate if you left my parents out of this. As a matter of fact, I don't even know why you brought my parents into this, but leave them out. You don't know me or my parents. My parents are great and why should parents be involved with my having a certain opinion? No one has indoctrinated me; I am not 8 years old. I have my opinion and if you don't like it, GREAT. I COULD CARE LESS. Everytime someone expresses a radical or deviant opinion per se, someone on SDN begins to battle. Just read the "How do I deal with this?" thread.