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This topic is always good for an argument, eh? I was one who stated that I don't allow kids. That does not mean I value things over people. If it were your kid's life vs. my sofa, I'd give it up without hesitation. When it's your kid's apparent freedom to express himself on any surface he chooses, no. I had provided paper on which to color, not furniture. I completely agree that parents need to introduce their children to adult situations and not expect them to be entertained. That's life. Until the parents whom I know teach their kids how to behave as a guest in someone's home, they won't be welcomed. As a child I was taught how to be respectful and polite, so no, I did not hate myself. What a ridiculous notion.

I have never enjoyed having children in my decidedly un-kidproofed house, but I tolerated them when necessary. That is, until my sofa was decorated every color of the rainbow by a kid old enough to know better. No more kids, period. It's best for everyone.