Children

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 10:44 pm

There seems to be such an anti-children undercurrent in FG lately I thought that in fairness, maybe we should have at least one thread which does not set out from the premise that all children are nasty, snivelling brats - and dismiss those who choose to have children as uncaring, incompetent, selfish "breeders".

Other threads deal with the pros and cons of one's personal choices - rights, privileges, angers, disappointments etc, interference by relatives and friends, etc etc. And still more threads deal with how good it is to have animal companions. All this is fine, and nothing in my OP in anyway sets out to diminish anyone who doesn't like children, likes animals, prefers animals to children, even likes both animals and children etc.

Do any FGers have good things to say about children, individually or generally?

I took a six year old on his first speed boat ride this morning round Sydney Harbour and he loved it. We both got soaked. He already knows all the ferry routes. Maybe one day he'll design better transport systems for the world???? Or find a way to produce power with less pollution???

Maybe our children will succeed - in curing cancer, reversing climate change, establishing peace.

I don't know if anyone has seen the Ingmar Bergman film "Wild Strawberries". The couple are so depressed by life they abort their baby so as not to bring him or her into a world they see as dark and desolate, without a future.

We have responsibilities to do our bit for our world and humanity in the present, but - in my opinion - children are our future.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:03 pm

Excellent post Pam!

grh · Post by **grh** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:23 pm

don't look at me! i definitely like kids way better then i like grownups!:D

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:34 pm

AussiePam;753048 wrote: There seems to be such an anti-children undercurrent in FG lately I thought that in fairness, maybe we should have at least one thread which does not set out from the premise that all children are nasty, snivelling brats - and dismiss those who choose to have children as uncaring, incompetent, selfish "breeders".

Just to say we had a very good discussion about not having kids and I personally didn't find any of the above business mentioned or implied in it. Nor have I noticed this alleged anti-child undercurrent of which you speak.

That's all.

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:53 pm

I love Kids, i just couldn't eat a whole one

:rolleyes::-6

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:55 pm

RedGlitter;753056 wrote: Just to say we had a very good discussion about not having kids and I personally didn't find any of the above business mentioned or implied in it. Nor have I noticed this alleged anti-child undercurrent of which you speak.

That's all.

I must be blind because i haven't noticed that either. The thread i started was about the Con(vict) not so much the child.

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:58 pm

Well, if it's only me who feels that the balance could be redressed- gently and in the positive spirit it was intended - let's let the thread fade away, Red.

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:59 pm

Didn't even see that thread, Pants. OK - Floppy took it personally too. Let's just let it go.

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:02 am

grh;753052 wrote: don't look at me! i definitely like kids way better then i like grownups!:D

I like animals way better than grownups

:D

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:05 am

Pam I had the same feeling as you.

I adore children..had 4 of my own and help raise 3 stepchildren and have fostered over 100 children over the last 15 years.

They are definately our future. I have no problems with anyone who dosent wish to have children, each to his own.

theia · Post by **theia** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:16 am

I think this thread has great potential and I hope it doesn't fade away. Those of us who are parents have also been children and this could open up a multitude of perspectives...or maybe I'm getting carried away

Whatever, I hope it's still on page 1 when I get home from work :-6

Lisa · Post by **Lisa** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:29 am

Sometimes i look at my daughter, and i can't believe she is mine.

I still remember all the years of craving in my sole to have a child of my own.

She is sweet and funny,and really has a good nature about her.

I can't believe the time has past so quickly ,she will turn 7, Feb 6

I feel bad because, at times is lose my patiences with her. and don't always take the time to do some of the little things she wants to do.

I knew being a mother wouldn't always be easy. I admit I sometime make it harder then it has to be.

But seeing her little face, that looks so much like mine. And knowing i have to do the right thing for her, be it discipline to cuddles. It can be somewhat overwhelming.

One of my biggest fears is, she will grow up and hate me, or think she had a bad childhood.

I do know that i love her:-4 more then Anything or Anyone on earth.

And i thank my lucky stars that she is healthy and bright. I would give her my last breath if she needed it.

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:35 am

Lisa;753066 wrote: Sometimes i look at my daughter, and i can't believe she is mine.

I still remember all the years of craving in my sole to have a child of my own.

She is sweet and funny,and really has a good nature about her.

I can't believe the time has past so quickly ,she will turn 7, Feb 6

I feel bad because, at times is lose my patiences with her. and don't always take the time to do some of the little things she wants to do.

I knew being a mother wouldn't always be easy. I admit I sometime make it harder then it has to be.

But seeing her little face, that looks so much like mine. And knowing i have to do the right thing for her, be it discipline to cuddles. It can be somewhat overwhelming.

One of my biggest fears is, she will grow up and hate me, or think she had a bad childhood.

I do know that i love her:-4 more then Anything or Anyone on earth.

And i thank my lucky stars that she is healthy and bright. I would give her my last breath if she needed it.

I dont think your daughter will ever think she has had a bad childhood. She has the greatest gift of all .....YOUR LOVE:-4

KB. · Post by **KB.** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:36 am

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/showt ... hp?t=34054

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/showt ... hp?t=33898

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/showt ... hp?t=31450

There you go; three threads full of nothing but love for children. We all were one at some point in time or another. The pure innocence of a babe, the love of a child, the look in their eyes when they notice something for the first time.

Hamster · Post by **Hamster** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:41 am

If you are negative about chidren I think you are denying that part of you that needs to play and be a child, and that can't be good for the soul.

Nobody should be in a rush to grow up..when do we lose that child like sense of fun? Lets learn from the chidren not push them in a corner.

If we'd start listening to them more then maybe they wouldn't have to shout...

KB. · Post by **KB.** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:45 am

Forgot a couple.

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/showt ... hp?t=27989

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/showt ... ight=grace

Lisa · Post by **Lisa** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 1:00 am

kayleneaussie;753067 wrote: I dont think your daughter will ever think she has had a bad childhood. She has the greatest gift of all .....YOUR LOVE:-4
Thanks!:)

I hope that is true. She is a little bratty i'm embarresed to say.

I have seen kids that grow up bratty, they blame their parents for every wrong thing in their life.

I'm sill having difficulties with discipline. or should i say, the right discipline. I don't spank her often at all. Maybe one little whak on the bum every 2 weeks.

She was diagnosed with ADHD and ODD " oppositional defiant disorder". I'm Not medicating her at this time. Her grades in school are above average,and she only gets into a little trouble. But at home, WHEW! She can be a wild animal sometimes. I guess because she feels safe at home, to let it all out.:-5

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 1:05 am

My eldest daughter is Autistic, she gave us a torrid time but has grown up into a beautiful adult and has 4 children of her own, two autistic.

Lisa · Post by **Lisa** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 1:17 am

kayleneaussie;753076 wrote: My eldest daughter is Autistic, she gave us a torrid time but has grown up into a beautiful adult and has 4 children of her own, two autistic.

I'm sure she wouldn't be where she is if it wasn't for a mothers love.:-4

With love and understand our kids can grow up to be fine adults. Everyones personality is different though, no matter how they were raised.

:)

kinks · Post by **kinks** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 2:10 am

I remember since being a kid i always wanted to have children.

I got pregnant when i was 17 but lost that one (as much as i was so upset, it was probably for the best, cos i would have been a single mum and not been able to provide for it properly)

I lost another one when i was 23 and i started to think it was never going to happen but a

mnth after that i fell pregant with my son and then went on to having 2 girls (quicker than i wanted )....lol.

I love my children more than words can say and just one smile from them can brighten up my day.

Someone said that they thought it was selfish to have children but i think it's totally selfless because you give up your life for them, do everything you can for them.....and it's all worth it.

When you see their first smile, first laugh, first step and they start developing their own little personality....it's wonderful, i could watch my kids all day.

I don't have anything against someone that doesn't want to have kids....i guess it's not for everybody

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 2:42 am

ahhhhhhhhhh yes grandparents. We have 18 grandchildren and 1 due on the 20th Jan and another on 28th March. I adore being a Grandmother....I can hand them back

seriously though they are the ones that have kept me young and I thank them for that and love them to bits. :-4

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 3:15 am

Kids are great, grandkids are brilliant - recommend it to anyone.

I love being an auntie too, you can give wildly inappropriate gifts to someone elses kids!!:sneaky:

I gave my nephew and neices a chocolate fountain for christmas, they were so excited about it even more than the Wii that their parents gave them!

Hearing youngsters playing and laughing is the best sound in the world.

History buff · Post by **History buff** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:08 am

AussiePam;753048 wrote:

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There seems to be such an anti-children undercurrent in FG lately I thought that in fairness, maybe we should have at least one thread which does not set out from the premise that all children are nasty, snivelling brats - and dismiss those who choose to have children as uncaring, incompetent, selfish "breeders".

AP, 2 of the most ignorant comments about precious children I have ever heard in my life are as follows.

1. I was watching a show one day many years ago, I don't even remember what it was, and a woman said she really had no practical use for animals or children!

WHY?

They were "intellectually inferior" to her. Of course I am paraphrasing, but the best of my memory is exact.

How dare that innocent child be inferior to her to able to be loved by her!

Gee, I wish I had the intelligence of that woman, don't you? She probably knows the magnitude of every Star in the known Universe, such genius. She really made me jealous of her intellectual prowess. NOT!!

2. Many years ago I was standing in line at a store and the clerk's little child, about 4, was with her, and when a lady customer came in the child started with, "hey what's your name, where do you live", etc. all the questions little ones ask. I am just posing Q's here, I can't remember exactly what the child said.

The mother said as such to the lady, "Children, aren't they cute with all thier little questions".

The customer obviously did not find the child amusing or cute, and right in the front of the mother said "No they are not, I am so glad I had my tubes tied".

It is a sociological fact, children are the greatest sufferers on the planet. Why, I ask??????

suzycreamcheese · Post by **suzycreamcheese** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:34 am

my kids drive me mental sometimes but I cant imagine going through a life with no children. To me that would be the ultimate waste, id hate to be one of those old people with no families that I used to see so often when i worked in the hospital, left to rot.

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 5:23 am

In a perfect world, Mommys get to be mommys. Daddys get to be daddys, and the children enjoy the comfort and security of a home where they get to be children. Unfortunately, in our world now.. children who were brought into the world with love, are left to fend for themselves. Mom and Dad both have to work, and much of the joy is taken away as the struggle for survival becomes the primary focus of living. I think that many of the negative observations regarding having children are the result of observing todays youth. There is no denying that we have produced an army of troubled young people. This is through no fault of their own. Left on their own, without guidance, patience, and security, they fall prey to a variety of negative influences that result in making them very unpleasant human beings.

I think it is a rare individual who doesnt love and care for babies, and little ones. It is a wonderful feeling to look into the innocent eyes of a child, and feel that yes these little beings do hold the promise of our future in their little minds. It is a wise adult who acknowledges and accepts the fact that they do not have the desire, the means or the resources needed to responsibly bring children into the world. Many people who choose not to have children, act as role models, mentors, and care givers for children who are not biologically their own. And this is a valuable, and viable contribution.

Quite selfless actually.

lemon_and_mint · Post by **lemon_and_mint** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:50 am

RedGlitter;753056 wrote: Just to say we had a very good discussion about not having kids and I personally didn't find any of the above business mentioned or implied in it. Nor have I noticed this alleged anti-child undercurrent of which you speak.

That's all.

I sefcond red's post.

i do not want children myself, but i defend your right to have them if you are prepared to love and look after them.

And if you want to talk about your children and grandchildren, share photos of them, stories about them, or whatever else, i shall listen with interest.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:57 am

Imladris;753084 wrote: Kids are great, grandkids are brilliant - recommend it to anyone.

I love being an auntie too, you can give wildly inappropriate gifts to someone elses kids!!:sneaky:

I gave my nephew and neices a chocolate fountain for christmas, they were so excited about it even more than the Wii that their parents gave them!

Hearing youngsters playing and laughing is the best sound in the world.

Oh I cannot wait till my nieces have kids. I'm so gonna spoil them with the messiest and noisest toys I can find. They just laugh when I say pay backs are hell. :wah:

Before I had my kids, I wasn't sure if I wanted any. Now that I've had my two, I don't even understand how I could doubt wanting to have kids. Even though there are days that I'm ready for a weeks vacation in a padded room somewhere, I wouldn't give up being a mom for anything!

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:41 am

Pam- I agree with your OP, and I thank you for starting this thread.

Theia - I will do everything in my power to keep this on the first page for you when you get home from work today!:-6

I have enjoyed this thread so far and so many of you have already said what I would say .....rjwould took the words out of my keypad almost word for word!!

I LOVE my boys more than life itself, they are the reason I wake up in the morning...They are the reason I haven't committed suicide and the reason I don't drink, do drugs or sell my body for money (ha, as if that was a possiblility:wah:)

My boys give me joy beyond belief! I am so proud of them....they are awesome individuals, and we talk about their futures all the time....no doubt in my mind that they will be successful in life, they have been taught to appreciate life and live it to its fullest and to be thankful for what we have!!:-4:-4

I was playing a word game on another forum the other day where you have to name 5 things, and someone asked Name 5 things that children do to make you laugh...and I had fun with that, and could name many more than 5....Hearing Children laugh is VERY good for the soul, it is one of my most favorite things to hear!!

I was just telling someone the other day how I miss being a substitute teacher, I used to LOVE the kids running to me to give me hugs and yellin' my name with smiles on their little faces!!:-4:-4

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:52 am

WonderWendy3;753157 wrote: Pam- I agree with your OP, and I thank you for starting this thread.

Theia - I will do everything in my power to keep this on the first page for you when you get home from work today!:-6

I have enjoyed this thread so far and so many of you have already said what I would say .....rjwould took the words out of my keypad almost word for word!!

I LOVE my boys more than life itself, they are the reason I wake up in the morning...They are the reason I haven't committed suicide and the reason I don't drink, do drugs or sell my body for money (ha, as if that was a possiblility:wah:)

My boys give me joy beyond belief! I am so proud of them....they are awesome individuals, and we talk about their futures all the time....no doubt in my mind that they will be successful in life, they have been taught to appreciate life and live it to its fullest and to be thankful for what we have!!

I was playing a word game on another forum the other day where you have to name 5 things, and someone asked Name 5 things that children do to make you laugh...and I had fun with that, and could name many more than 5....Hearing Children laugh is VERY good for the soul, it is one of my most favorite things to hear!!

I was just telling someone the other day how I miss being a substitute teacher, I used to LOVE the kids running to me to give me hugs and yellin' my name with smiles on their little faces!!:-4:

Ditto to that Wendy, there is nothing so good for the soul than the sound of a childs laughter or the sight of a childs smile:) in my world, there is no love stronger than a mother for her child:-4 and family, you know when the family gets together for some occasion and everyone is there, its just so great, sometimes i just sit for a while and look around at them all,

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:00 am

kazalala;753160 wrote: Ditto to that Wendy, there is nothing so good for the soul than the sound of a childs laughter or the sight of a childs smile:) in my world, there is no love stronger than a mother for her child:-4 and family, you know when the family gets together for some occasion and everyone is there, its just so great, sometimes i just sit for a while and look around at them all,

I agree 100%, I love to play games with the kids and make them laugh and give high fives!!

My children have taught me patience also....I love it when people tell me they don't see how I do it, I just laugh and say...."someone's gotta do it!"...:wah::wah:I am thankful for my beautiful gifts from God!!

Last night my 18year old and I had a nice talk last night when it was just him and I in the house, and he said "you know mom, you are a very cool mom"...that just made my night!!:-4

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:17 am

WonderWendy3;753161 wrote: I agree 100%, I love to play games with the kids and make them laugh and give high fives!!

My children have taught me patience also....I love it when people tell me they don't see how I do it, I just laugh and say...."someone's gotta do it!"...:wah::wah:I am thankful for my beautiful gifts from God!!

Last night my 18year old and I had a nice talk last night when it was just him and I in the house, and he said "you know mom, you are a very cool mom"...that just made my night!!:-4

AW thats nice:) i have a son and a daughter,,, my son was a mummy's boy when he was little:wah: he is now 24 going on 12:rolleyes: we have had our problems,,, well his really but it always affects you dunnit, but i have a positive outlook now for him. he has achieved quite a lot for his age really, but you know what? i couldnt care if he worked in macdonalds for the rest of his life as long as he was happy and lived a good and decent life.

For some strange reason i never thought i would have a daughter, and looking back i dont think i would have pined for a daughter if i only had sons,, but i am so glad i have her,, she is so caring, loving, thoughtful and funny she is 21,, i thank the lord he sent me a daughter.

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 9:14 am

I Loved My Mother More Than Life Itself And Never Thought About Her Not Being Here Anymore. Anyhow After The Birth Of My Last Child My Mum Was Found Dead In Bed. I Was Distraught And All I Wanted To Do Was Take My Own Life So I Could Be With My Precious Mother, Then There Was A Sound Of Crying, It Was My New Born Son. I Pulled Myself Together And Managed To Get Through This Terrible Time...why...because Of My Own Beloved Children.

dubs · Post by **dubs** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 9:43 am

This is a nice thread Pam. I have two sons, aged 30 and 27, and a daughter age24. It's been a privilege to watch them grow into fine adults, with good jobs and a tremendous outlook on life. I didn't think life could get any better. Then nine weeks ago, my youngest son handed me my grandchild to hold, she was two hours old. At this point, I wish I was one of the more creative writers on this forum, as I just can't find the words to describe my feelings, then and now. I love my little sweet baby.:-4

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 10:20 am

dubs;753228 wrote: This is a nice thread Pam. I have two sons, aged 30 and 27, and a daughter age24. It's been a privilege to watch them grow into fine adults, with good jobs and a tremendous outlook on life. I didn't think life could get any better. Then nine weeks ago, my youngest son handed me my grandchild to hold, she was two hours old. At this point, I wish I was one of the more creative writers on this forum, as I just can't find the words to describe my feelings, then and now. I love my little sweet baby.:-4

I demand a picture!!!:-4

theia · Post by **theia** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 10:26 am

Thanks WW :-6 This was on page one when I got home.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 11:55 am

theia;753243 wrote: Thanks WW :-6 This was on page one when I got home.

My Pleasure:-4:-4

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:51 pm

I've read what everyone has said, and am glad I did start this thread. I think it's the only thread I've started in a very long time. Many of you are an inspiration. I had to smile at some of the reported antics too.

Weeder mentioned "an army of troubled youth". I'm not sure that wasn't always there. The transition between child and grown up has always been fraught. I must say that I've been continually surprised by how many very fine young people I've met. Struggling towards adulthood with all the insecuries and doubts we ourselves had, but also full of strength and vigour and hope.

Kids have a sense of wonder. My little one saw a tree full of sleeping fruit bats the other day. This was amazing. So were the bunches of lilies for sale in the local shop. And the variation bus route the driver took to avoid roadworks. It's not a bad idea, in my opinion, to try and see the world, occasionally, through the eyes of a kid. Sometimes I'm rolling round the floor laughing at some totally unsophisticated, silly song. Like Spider Pig. It's school holidays here, so any moment I expect to hear the patter of little feet and "Are we going to have an adenture today"??? When you are a kid, every day is an "adventure".

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 1:08 pm

dubs;753228 wrote: This is a nice thread Pam. I have two sons, aged 30 and 27, and a daughter age24. It's been a privilege to watch them grow into fine adults, with good jobs and a tremendous outlook on life. I didn't think life could get any better. Then nine weeks ago, my youngest son handed me my grandchild to hold, she was two hours old. At this point, I wish I was one of the more creative writers on this forum, as I just can't find the words to describe my feelings, then and now. I love my little sweet baby.:-4

Boy do I know that feeling!! I am totally besoted by my grandson. I even changed his first pooey nappy, the black one that new borns do!!! Yuck

AussiePam;753308 wrote: I've read what everyone has said, and am glad I did start this thread. I think it's the only thread I've started in a very long time. Many of you are an inspiration. I had to smile at some of the reported antics too.

Weeder mentioned "an army of troubled youth". I'm not sure that wasn't always there. The transition between child and grown up has always been fraught. I must say that I've been continually surprised by how many very fine young people I've met. Struggling towards adulthood with all the insecuries and doubts we ourselves had, but also full of strength and vigour and hope.

Kids have a sense of wonder. My little one saw a tree full of sleeping fruit bats the other day. This was amazing. So were the bunches of lilies for sale in the local shop. And the variation bus route the driver took to avoid roadworks. It's not a bad idea, in my opinion, to try and see the world, occasionally, through the eyes of a kid. Sometimes I'm rolling round the floor laughing at some totally unsophisticated, silly song. Like Spider Pig. It's school holidays here, so any moment I expect to hear the patter of little feet and "Are we going to have an adenture today"??? When you are a kid, every day is an "adventure".

I love that song!! My daughter and I watched the Simpsons Movie yesterday whilst I was ironing - great fun!

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 1:25 pm

It is etched by now onto my psyche, Imladris!! We got the Simpsons movie for Christmas!!!!

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 1:28 pm

AussiePam;753327 wrote: It is etched by now onto my psyche, Imladris!! We got the Simpsons movie for Christmas!!!!

Even my grumpy old hubby sings it!!

Altogether now 'Spider pig, spider pig, does whatever a spider pig does.....'

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 1:37 pm

Saints preserve us !!!!!

Matt Groening has a lot to answer for... OOOOF the patter of little feet.. along the floor, not the ceiling, and the kid variety, not porcine... time to get this show on the road - but I might show little your graphic first.

suzycreamcheese · Post by **suzycreamcheese** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 2:02 pm

my little 9 mth old baby boy has today learned how to pull himself up to standing whilst holding on to me :-4:-4:-4:-4:-4

Parenting can be hard work, but some times it just is all so worthwhile

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 2:18 pm

suzycreamcheese;753346 wrote: my little 9 mth old baby boy has today learned how to pull himself up to standing whilst holding on to me :-4:-4:-4:-4:-4

Parenting can be hard work, but some times it just is all so worthwhile

AWWWWWWWW HOW EXCITING:)

hoxtonchris · Post by **hoxtonchris** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 2:45 pm

remembering back nearly 30 years,i was a young husband,a right tearaway ,always in trouble etc etc,then my son was born.we nearly lost him as he got stuck and his heart stopped.they yanked him out with forceps and i held him and thought christ ,any mistake i make from now on will directly affect this little boy from here on....i became a good dad and husband and behaved myself ,,,,well till he grew up anyway!

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 3:00 pm

A child usually brings a smile to me. Everything is so new to them. I have had 4 children of my own and I have even worked in the Child Development field for a time.

Being a parent has been a privledge. I wasn't perfect. I was impatient at times. I do regret that.

As your children grow older, you have to change as a parent as well. Their needs may change..but they always need your love.

A small gift for your child is when your face lights up when he/she walks into the room.