Posted by Jay on June 17, 2006, at 0:09:47
In reply to Re: sometimes they change, posted by Dinah on June 16, 2006, at 17:22:01
> > Maturity, virtue, civility, and intelligence (college does not equal intelligence) are all important factors.
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> At age ten, my son has more of those than most adults, myself included. My only concern about having children is being a worthy mother to him.
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> He's a person I admire greatly. I'm very lucky to have him as a son.
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>Finally....I was hoping someone would say something. You are so *right on* Dinah...thank you. People should think of having a child as not a *right*, but a privilege. I still consider myself a parent, even though my little one passed away as an infant. My heart broke for good, and I still have all of that endless, boundless love inside of me. I hope to become a Dad again, and would love my child unconditionally. My parents taught me that..you *always* love your children...period. Even as bad as my depression has been, or as bad as the world may seem. You just do it...no questions.
I have a nephew who is 17, and he has been in trouble with the law, has done all sorts of "criminal" acts. His Mom, my sister, and her hubby still show an undying love for the boy. As trying as it has been...it's a show of what real love is about.
Jay
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