Would you know how to answer that? I was asked this question last night at our second home study visit. I didn’t know exactly how to answer. I started by saying I always wanted children... to which she followed up with why? It really had me puzzled... I should be able to answer this, right? Turns out, many of my friends were stumped too. It’s so hard to describe a feeling or at least a biological need deeply embedded into our genetic code! No one answer seems enough. I ended up saying it was because I love children and want to be a part of a child’s journey... see them grow, learn, develop. I want to know that I helped them become the person they will become. I doubt there’s a right answer to the question, but it did get me thinking. Is it so I can spend the rest of my life worrying about my child’s well-being? Is it to spend decade as a sleep deprived zombie? Is it to change countless dirty diapers? Is it to have a sully teenager tell me she hates me? Is it for baby giggles and toddler silliness? Is it for the pride of seeing my child accomplish something? Hmmm... I wonder if I can google this. :-P Of course, it's not like I get a second chance at answering the question. I doubt I can email her and say: "Now that I've consulted my panel of experts, I'd like to change me answer!"
So, dear readers, why did/do you want to become a parent?
P.S. Pierre wants to know the “right answer” for his personal interview next week. lol I told him no cheating. :-)
So, dear readers, why did/do you want to become a parent?
P.S. Pierre wants to know the “right answer” for his personal interview next week. lol I told him no cheating. :-)