• dan1101@lemmy.world
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      11 days ago

      Kids are annoying and trying at times, but until you have your own kid it’s impossible to understand how rewarding they can be.

      • FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world
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        11 days ago

        That’s not true.

        I grew up in a huge family and did a ton of parenting without my consent. I know exactly what it’s like.

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          11 days ago

          Being forced to parent siblings and parenting your own child are very different things. Even if you don’t choose to have a child, they are your own flesh and blood and that makes a big difference.

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            10 days ago

            AFAIK it’s not so much “flesh and blood”, but more about accepting the responsibility of being a parent.