> Before having children, I thought I was fairly empathetic and introspective, but raising a child helped me realize how superficial those traits in myself were

> Before having children, I thought I was fairly empathetic and introspective, but raising a child helped me realize how superficial those traits in myself were. Ditto. I also realized that I am not laid back or easy going, and that I can be quite aggro at times. Humbling realizations.