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This article is from the Good Things About
Having Kids FAQ, by Benjamin V.C. Collins,
collins@campus.mlc.edu with numerous contributions by others.
63 Good Having Kids Answer
One good thing is that having kids and dealing with their growing and
with their friends and the friends parents are what cause a parent to
develop understanding and maturity. People without kids have a great
life, that's obvious, vacations are the first thing that come to mind.
But after a few years you realize that the parentless ones have less
depth of feeling just because they haven't shared the innumerable
experiences that parents have.
Another good thing is that when they grow up and move away, you realize
that it all went too quickly. I know, I know, it seemed like they were
in diapers forever! There are regrets then..."Why didn't I spend more
time with them?" There is the reason to live each day for itself.
Lastly, it truly is the best when one becomes a grandparent and is able
to share time, love and closeness with a grandchild. Try to encourage
your children to live somewhat near you so that you can experience this
uniquely pleasurable togetherness.
In the meantime hang in there. It's not easy. It's especially not
easy seeing yourself become your parents, saying and doing the things
you swore you would never do when you became a parent. It is your
parents revenge. Enjoy and find time for yourself. Children do NOT
need your every waking moment.
Margaret elliotm@ix.netcom.com
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