DISQUS

James Mernin · 1 year ago

I couldn't agree more and actually believe that it doesn't matter what anyone tells you before becoming a parent, it still will not prepare you for the difference it will make in your life. In fact I recommend steering all such conversations away from the subject as everyone's experience (and outlook) will be different.

I once heard someone say that, "the greatest gift you can ever give a child is your time" and 4 years along that road, I can only but agree 100%. Parenting is what it is, it is what you make it and you will never look back my friend!

Meg Forbes · 1 year ago

I agree with the article too, especially the "social isolation" aspect. I think if there's an extended family around to babysit, advise, etc, then parents can be spared a large amount of the "negatives" one thinks of in terms of lifestyle change when having kids. On the other hand, aren't they entitled to expect our lives to change somewhat, at least in the early years when they need us so much?

Fortunately as well as not understanding the stresses, we also get blessed with love we could never have comprehended as well which helps to balance things out a lot. Which I'm sure by now you've discovered. As well as the joy of your first meconium filled nappy :)