I became a dad quite late in life, at 55. It's been an eye-opener. After several months I suddenly realized I'd kill and die for this little bundle. Then it occ

I became a dad quite late in life, at 55. It's been an eye-opener. After several months I suddenly realized I'd kill and die for this little bundle. Then it occurred to me that most, if not all, of these parents walking around me are the same. Being a dad has led me to consider it carefully. I've concluded that, since humans are terrible at long-term planning, deferment of benefit, and putting the benefit of the group ahead of personal gain. So Darwin doesn't rely on any of that, or any decision-making at all. Parenting a baby/small child pushes a lot of major buttons in humans. Hard. Like no drug ever. It is its own reward, which is good; children aren't known for their gratefulness.