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A child is not a pet. Please do not refer to a child as “it.” Being a parent is an major commitment for the rest of your life. Many people think it is an 18 ye
by rman666 6y ago
A child is not a pet. Please do not refer to a child as “it.”
Being a parent is an major commitment for the rest of your life. Many people think it is an 18 year commitment. That’s just the start. Many of your most important contributions as a parent will take place after your child is already a legal adult. The same is true for many of your most rewarding moments.
The decision to have a child should not be, “Will a child make me happier?” It should be, “Am I ready to put someone else’s needs before my wants for a significant portion of the rest of my life?”
- tyrex2017 6y agoPoint taken, I just wanted to use a shorter version than her/his
- sethammons 6y agoMeh. My grandma loved babies. Each and every one of them was an “it.” “What is it’s name?” “How old is it?”
- burfog 6y agoCorrect standard English would be "after he is there" and "to care for him". The masculine singular form is always used when the sex is unknown.
- agent008t 6y ago“Am I ready to put someone else’s needs before my wants for a significant portion of the rest of my life?” - let's say you are ready. Why would you want to do it?