What it’s really like to regret having kids: ‘I couldn’t get my head around the fact this was my life now’

While still something of a taboo subject, some parents are beginning to acknowledge the sense of regret they feel at losing their prior freedom and their old way of life Expressing regrets about your children still feels like a taboo subject. Photo: Getty Images There is no denying that being a parent can be a tough job. From the sleepless nights of infancy to the terrible twos and the even more daunting teenage years.

But despite all of the uncertainties, the majority of people would say that their children are the most important thing in their lives, they love them fiercely and could never imagine life without them. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news.