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Edward Murphy4 said:Exactly.
People really need to get over this idea that they have some divine right to reproduce. Treating human lives like little social experiments is messed up. If people actually saw the percentage of anxious, depressed, or otherwise broken individuals out there—people who unconsciously pass all that baggage down to their kids—the numbers would be terrifying.
I'm with you on this one.
We need to make it crystal clear that being a parent is a massive, lifelong commitment. It’s way more than just bringing a new life into the world.
Sarah Long65 said:Nobody seems to talk about the generational gap, but it’s a massive factor. Our parents weren't born that long ago, yet they were raised in a completely different era. It's hard for them to truly grasp the world we live in today because the technological and social shifts have been nothing short of staggering. I remember my own dad used to wait by the mailbox for the morning paper, whereas most of us have the entire world at our fingertips via the internet. A lot of parents don't even fully wrap their heads around what the internet actually is, let alone how to guide their kids through the digital landscape............
It’s a pretty simple example, but it really illustrates the point quite clearly............
Look, parents with kids under 18 aren't so ancient that they can't pick up the basics of the web to help steer their kids in the right direction..
And honestly? Parents of "adult children"😁 who are already 18+ shouldn't really need to be explaining the internet to them anyway... assuming that person has already figured out who they are and how the world works...
The generational gap isn't some new thing, either. It’s always existed between our moms and grandmas, and the circumstances just keep shifting... it's definitely not just a modern phenomenon...
Honestly, I feel like every single parent should have to pass a basic course on human psychology and child development before they even think about having kids.
The secret sauce? It’s pretty simple: just pour out tons of love, show some empathy, and—most importantly—actually be PRESENT.
Let’s be real, life happens. Between personal struggles and just going through different phases, it’s totally possible to slip up or fail at being the "perfect" parent. It sucks because every stage of growing up matters so much, but the goal is to avoid making those massive, life-altering mistakes during the big developmental milestones.
Kids are like little sponges; they pick up on their parents' anxiety, stress, and unhappiness instantly. That’s why you can never stop working on yourself. A better version of you means a better parent for them.
That’s actually what I always tell my mom: "If you truly care about me, then make sure you take care of your own happiness first."
When a parent is happy and full of love, it's hard to mess things up badly, though let's face it, we're all human and we're all gonna trip up sometimes...
Growing up, finding independence, and just tackling life head-on is brutal for everyone. Both kids and parents are constantly navigating this messy psychological journey together.
Yeah.
I can't help but wonder if she’d feel totally different, and if so, how exactly?
Like, would she actually get an erection for women? haha
What would it even be like to carry that thing around... and what does it actually feel like to use it?
Man, she would definitely figure out what guys are all about once and for all.😁
I mean, seriously, I think she'd be way better at actually understanding us.😉