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"having kids" or "having chidren"?

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having kids

This phrase is commonly used in English.

This phrase refers to the act of being a parent or having offspring. It is a more informal way of expressing the same idea.

Alternatives:

  • having children
  • raising children
  • having offspring
  • being parents
  • having a family

having chidren

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase refers to the act of being a parent or having offspring. It is grammatically correct but sounds more formal.

Alternatives:

  • having kids
  • raising children
  • having offspring
  • being parents
  • having a family
Both phrases are correct, but 'having kids' is more commonly used in English. 'Having children' is also correct but sounds more formal. Both phrases refer to the act of being a parent or having offspring.

Last Updated: March 20, 2024

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