Children are purpose. A fundamental building block of species society...
The desire to raise children hits most of us in our 30s, if not earlier. All of a sudden, we get to feeling like if we're gonna do it, we need to do it now. Witness the nesting instinct. We're cruising along as young people, enjoying the ride, but not really paying attention to the destination. Say it isn't so?
My twelve year old is morphing into a teenager. Whew! I will be challenged, won't I?
I will love him as steadfastly as I always have, and be supportive of his needs, feelings, and desires. I will want to kill him. I will be so proud of him. I will be so disappointed in him. Like every parent ever through time. In the end the love and pride will win out.
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