^^Pippi da hippie.
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Originally Posted by Trollheart
I know that generally, once you have children your life is effectively over...
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It's all perspective. Some people see it as their life beginning a new and exciting chapter.
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I can only imagine the joy and pride of a father or mother when their son or daughter, for instance, graduates, gets a job, gets married. The simple pleasure of teaching your child to ride a bike, or play guitar or football. Those nights they sneak in to your room, escaping the bogeyman in the closet. That first time they call you daddy or mommy. So many wonderful memories can be built around children. Their first day at school, their first birthday, the baptism, the first time they make friends.
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All the 'firsts' are wonderful, but I wasn't there for when my daughter caught her first fish, which actually brought me to tears for some reason. I don't even fish all that much. I guess it's the fact that I actually missed it that hurts. One of the best things about being a parent to a grown child though now days, is when my daughter calls me up just to tell me she loves me, and that she's lucky to have me for a father. My heart just wants to jump out of my chest.
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Originally Posted by Trollheart
It doesn't matter if you think people shouldn't have kids: nobody's saying you have to personally add to the population if you don't wish to. But surely everyone can find one thing good to say about kids? Some are little bastards, sure, but let's not tar them all with one brush. Have you never listened to little girls playing shop, or boys playing football or chasing? Never answered the door to some cute kid wanting you to sponsor them for some walk or other, or who wants to see your cat or cut your grass?
So anyone who has, or wants, children, or just anyone who likes children post your thoughts here. The sloppier and more cringeworthy the better. Post pics if you want, and let us know your thoughts on kids. If you're a proud dad or mom, or going to be, or want to be, talk to us.
Because remember, the children are our future.
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The most important role as a parent is teaching your child/children how to be compassionate, understanding, and nurturing. It gives them a solid foundation for a healthy life ahead of them, and I've done this by way of example. I've never used phrases like "Because I said so", or exerted my will upon my daughter just out of my own ego. When ever my daughter did something questionable, I'd kneel down to her level, look her in the eye, and calmly explain why she shouldn't do what ever it was she was doing. This was always met with an "Ok Dad." as she'd scamper away and that would be the end of it. I've never had the inkling, or the need to have to hit my daughter for punishment either. I see other parents do the opposite of these things, as well as other bad parenting habits, and then they ask why their kids are out of control. Children are like little sponge mirrors. They'll soak up all you show them, then they'll mirror all of that back to you tenfold.
I could really go on and on about parenting. In my short 21 years as being one, I have to say I wouldn't trade a minute of it for anything else in the universe.