I don't know, I think kids are one of those things that change your mind about a lot of things, when you actually have them.
It's funny hearing non-parents views sometimes, as they bear little relation to how things really go in practice.
Imagine taking relationship advice from someone who has never had a girlfriend. Sure, they can have an opinion, but I'm not likely to take much notice of it.
I wouldn't go to a non-parent for advice on how to quiet a toddler or get your kids to help clean the house. On the other hand, parents can be somewhat irrational when it comes to societal issues. Risk tolerance goes way down, particularly for "dramatic" risks like child abduction.
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I don't know, I think kids are one of those things that change your mind about a lot of things, when you actually have them.
It's funny hearing non-parents views sometimes, as they bear little relation to how things really go in practice.
Imagine taking relationship advice from someone who has never had a girlfriend. Sure, they can have an opinion, but I'm not likely to take much notice of it.
I wouldn't go to a non-parent for advice on how to quiet a toddler or get your kids to help clean the house. On the other hand, parents can be somewhat irrational when it comes to societal issues. Risk tolerance goes way down, particularly for "dramatic" risks like child abduction.