> But extrapolating your experience to everyone else feels dismissive about the doubts they are expressing. I am not extrapolating my experience to everyone. I

> But extrapolating your experience to everyone else feels dismissive about the doubts they are expressing. I am not extrapolating my experience to everyone. I'm pointing out that the vast majority of people who have children find it a positive experience. Lastly, I'm not dismissing their feelings, I am reassuring them that they are very common indeed.