Fellow childfree folks, how much did you love writing the check out to the IRS after hearing all the

[Tarheel_Dem]

31. "They have value, we don't."

That's a bit harsh, but I can somewhat empathize. I had to write a couple of checks as well, both state and federal, to the tune of a couple of thousand. Of course, it would have been much more if not for the mortgage interest, and a couple of other deductions. It made me realize that I need to change my withholdings, so hopefully I break even next year.

I don't begrudge the children at all, and I realize that parents have many expenses that I don't have as a single person. Hopefully, my contributions to the tax system makes life just a little bit better for someone who might otherwise be struggling, or hungry.

As someone noted above, being single has its perks, but it also has its downside. Two incomes are much better than one. When it comes to household expenses, we single folks have to pay the same power bill, grocery bill, cable bill, household maintenance, property taxes, various insurances, and sometimes a car note/insurance, all on one income. But it's okay.