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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Effective_Life_4387 on 2024-07-10 17:59:31+00:00.

If you want children in the nearest future (1-2 years) then please buy used furniture.

Why NOT to buy new and/or expensive furniture:

• young kids accidentally stain, rip, break furniture and home decor just because they don’t know any better yet. It is normal and it’s not their fault.
• however, if you invest into some expensive items, you will feel anger and resentment towards your children while they are just being kids. This can create unnecessary stress at home.

This post doesn’t condone purposeful destruction of property by children, but only speaks to normal tear and wear of furniture as children learn and grow at home.

** Source: our own family - 3 young kids, the only new furniture we have is our master bedroom set in the room where kids don’t really play or hangout. Everything else is bought off the Facebook marketplace.

Having second-hand furniture at home helped as support a calmer environment at home where kids can be kids and accidents can happen and it’s okay.