The Transformational Powers of a Child
When I was in my twenties, I swore I'd never have kids. They were loud and prone to tantrums, and from what I could see, they were far more trouble than they were worth. A childless life suited me just fine. I saw it as a real advantage. Truth be told, under the surface, I was just scared. I knew that I didn’t want to parent anyone the way I had been parented, and yet, I was afraid I would unconsciously follow their footsteps. They were my only role model. At 27, I met my future husband – and he was a parent. We met on a platonic basis, and we agreed to do some work together on Tuesdays and Thursdays. When I showed up the first morning, he casually mentioned his daughter would be with us for a few hours in the mornings. “What?! I’m sorry but, I don’t do kids. I’m just not good with them... sooo, it’s probably not a good idea for us to meet while she’s around. How about we plan on another time?” I might was well have been talking to a wall. He opened the...