Thread by @petergyang

Let's talk about having kids.

I saw a tweet the other day saying: "I'll never understand why people have kids on purpose."

Here's some real talk from a dad:

1/ People who don't have kids focus on negatives like:

1. Crying children
2. Losing touch with friends
3. Lack of time for career, hobbies, and sleep

Yet, if you ask parents, many will say that having kids is the best thing to happen to them.

Why?

2/ Kids are fun to talk to

Watching my 3-year old learn how to form phrases and sing songs gives me great joy.

We have many interesting conversations:

https://twitter.com/petergyang/status/1330229199546830848?s=20

3/ Kids make you want to be better

Raising a child has made me want to become a better person and improve the world that she'll grow up in.

Children copy what you do, for better or worse.

4/ Having kids makes you realize how precious time is

I would easily give up sleep to re-live how it felt to hold my daughter when she was a baby.

Time seems to speed up after having kids when you want it to slow down (most of the time).

5/ Having kids helps you value the small, good moments in life

You know the phrase "stop and smell the roses?" That's what my daughter likes to do when we take our evening strolls.

Seeing the world through her eyes has helped me slow down and enjoy life more.

6/ Having kids gives you peace

In between the tantrums, there are many peaceful (yes peaceful!) moments.

With my daughter, I don't need a beautiful sunset or fancy dinner to experience these moments. They happen daily while eating ice cream, playing legos, and holding hands.

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