Would you sell your first born child for an acceptance?

[JasenClaisen]

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The premds have a "would you sell your soul for an acceptance to med school."

Here's a fun poll for predents: Would you sell your first born child for an acceptance to dental school?

Yeah... Rumblestiltskin style. If you don't have kids yet he'll come for him/her after they're born. Oh and the kid will have a terrible life because he/she'll be raised by trolls. They'll make her troll the internet all day.

 

[jayccee]

ehhh never liked kids anyway. harvard all the way!

 

[iralex801]

Nope.

 

[HeyCharlie]

Sure. The kid will make you broke anyway and put you on welfare if you don't become a dentist.

By selling the child, you'll have no brat, ahem I mean kid and be wealthy with a Harvard degree.

It's a no brainer.

If you really need a kid, I'm sure a bunch of model-caliber females will volunteer to help you make one after dental school.

Now you get the best of both worlds. A better looking kid (genes from mother) and cash coming out the wazoo, not to mention a trophy wife and Harvard degree.

Where do I sign up?

 

[timwatley]

I'm surprised so many people would, hopefully they're joking. If not, I imagine you'll be leading a miserable life.

 

[destinedsirius]

why? it's not that hard to get into dental school.

 

[timwatley]

Sure. The kid will make you broke anyway and put you on welfare if you don't become a dentist.

By selling the child, you'll have no brat, ahem I mean kid and be wealthy with a Harvard degree.

It's a no brainer.

If you really need a kid, I'm sure a bunch of model-caliber females will volunteer to help you make one after dental school.

Now you get the best of both worlds. A better looking kid (genes from mother) and cash coming out the wazoo, not to mention a trophy wife and Harvard degree.

Where do I sign up?

Please tell me you're joking

 

[coolbeans123]

A better scenario would be to give up your first child in exchange for a debt free dental education at the best dental school in the US. 😉

 

[UCLAzy]

 

[iralex801]

A better scenario would be to give up your first child in exchange for a debt free dental education at the best dental school in the US. 😉

Nope.

 

[mitrieD]

How do you tell your patients that you sold your child to get a degree

 

[MoralDecay]

How do you tell your patients that you sold your child to get a degree

How could you look your child in the face, knowing you could be living your dreams instead of working a job that only makes you semi-happy?

I am an aspiring dentist who wants kids; I am not an aspiring father who wants to be a dentist.

 

[anida123]

My progeny is more important than my one choice in career.

 

[UCSD1984]

I know a Dentist who can't get pregnant. She'd sacrifice her life after giving birth just to be able to hold her own child for a split second.

 

[timwatley]

I know a Dentist who can't get pregnant. She'd sacrifice her life after giving birth just to be able to hold her own child for a split second.

Sounds like a stand up person, unlike some of the dingbats on here

 

[dantemac]

I doubt I could love my career as much as I would love my own child.

 

[MIAYO]

Very similar to the pre-med would you sell your soul? Thread. Apparently we value our first born as much as our souls. Interesting....

 

[hifive]

As per the original Darwinian law, it would be immoral to sell any of your children because it would lower your fitness.

Parent with 1 biologically related offspring > Billionaire with no children = Dental student with no children = etc....

 

[MoralDecay]

As per the original Darwinian law, it would be immoral to sell any of your children because it would lower your fitness.

Parent with 1 biologically related offspring > Billionaire with no children = Dental student with no children = etc....

Darwin doesn't account for those who would succumb to suicide, if they didn't achieve their dreams or die (or offspring die) from not being able to survive in this economy.

 

[timwatley]

Darwin doesn't account for those who would succumb to suicide, if they didn't achieve their dreams or die (or offspring die) from not being able to survive in this economy.

Surviving and living comfortably are 2 different things. You can always survive in this country thanks to our ridiculous welfare programs. It's nice to have money but it's so unimportant in the grand scheme of things to even consider blaming your kid for not making it (as you mentioned in your last post). It's ridiculously easy to survive in this country...the excess is greed, and in your case, it seems like you've got your priorities all mixed up.

 

[MIAYO]

As per the original Darwinian law, it would be immoral to sell any of your children because it would lower your fitness.

Parent with 1 biologically related offspring > Billionaire with no children = Dental student with no children = etc....

Darwin wasn't concerned with morality, but I see your point.

 

[MoralDecay]

Surviving and living comfortably are 2 different things. You can always survive in this country thanks to our ridiculous welfare programs. It's nice to have money but it's so unimportant in the grand scheme of things to even consider blaming your kid for not making it (as you mentioned in your last post). It's ridiculously easy to survive in this country...the excess is greed, and in your case, it seems like you've got your priorities all mixed up.

There was a relatively high dose of sarcasm and exaggeration in my post. Just because someone would rather put their self before their child doesn't make them a bad person. Some would call it selfless to sacrifice ones dreams for their children, I would call it stupid. Some people want kids, some people want to be a dentist, some want both, some want neither. Who cares. Priorities are completely personal.

 

[timwatley]

There was a relatively high dose of sarcasm and exaggeration in my post. Just because someone would rather put their self before their child doesn't make them a bad person. Some would call it selfless to sacrifice ones dreams for their children, I would call it stupid. Some people want kids, some people want to be a dentist, some want both, some want neither. Who cares. Priorities are completely personal.

I agree, priorities are personal. But if you don't want kids until you get established then be responsible and make that choice. It really bugs me, however, (whether sarcastic or not) that people consider the idea of selling their kid for a Harvard or similar acceptance. if you don't want kids that's one thing but to make a 'little you' and exploit him/her for personal gains is horrible.

 

[MoralDecay]

I agree, priorities are personal. But if you don't want kids until you get established then be responsible and make that choice. It really bugs me, however, (whether sarcastic or not) that people consider the idea of selling their kid for a Harvard or similar acceptance. if you don't want kids that's one thing but to make a 'little you' and exploit him/her for personal gains is horrible.

I think the hypothetical question of "would you sell your child for an acceptance?" is more hyperbolic, than anything, since people are all talk. I'm pretty sure they would have the stipulation that this sale would come without consequences (the child's emotions don't come into play, neither does guilt). The question should be something like "would you trade a non-dental life with children, for a different life in dental school without your children?"

 

[iralex801]

I think the hypothetical question of "would you sell your child for an acceptance?" is more hyperbolic, than anything, since people are all talk. I'm pretty sure they would have the stipulation that this sale would come without consequences (the child's emotions don't come into play, neither does guilt). The question should be something like "would you trade a non-dental life with children, for a different life in dental school without your children?"

Yeah. People are definitely just messing around lol. At least I hope so. The bolded part is a much more realistic question. I would choose the non-dental life with children. I couldn't imagine a life without eventually having them. For some people, dentistry is their top priority. Although I am interested in it, I would never sacrifice having a family for it.

 

[MoralDecay]

Yeah. People are definitely just messing around lol. At least I hope so. The bolded part is a much more realistic question. I would choose the non-dental life with children. I couldn't imagine a life without eventually having them. For some people, dentistry is their top priority. Although I am interested in it, I would never sacrifice having a family for it.

If I literally had a child right now, I would not sell him for a dental school acceptance; the guilt would get to me. However, I would absolutely do an over-the-counter life exchange for a life w/o kids + dental school, if that was possible...every day of my life without question.

 

[Double Bonded]

This is a stupid thread.

 

[wired202808]

This is a stupid thread.

👍

 

[iralex801]

If I literally had a child right now, I would not sell him for a dental school acceptance; the guilt would get to me. However, I would absolutely do an over-the-counter life exchange for a life w/o kids + dental school, if that was possible...every day of my life without question.

That's fine. It's your personal choice. I'm not going to be one of those people that think your crazy just because you don't think like me. Everyone's different.

 

[iralex801]

This is a stupid thread.

Haha. Eh. It's more interesting than seeing the same what are my chances, where should I go, and why BU or USC suck threads everyday 😀.

 

[NoMorWastedTime]

Just make sure its with someone you don't love... Makes it easier to give it away

 

[timwatley]

I got the hypothetical part. I also agree, this thread is pretty lame.

 

[UltimateHombre]

Thread =

Not only is this question ridiculous, but it can hardly be left for some early 20's college grad to decide. I would be doubtful if anyone would answer yes, if they were 35 and happily married. Life priorities change...