2007-05-26 01:32:23 · 11 answers · asked by Lord of Chaos 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Becoming a parent...no. Being the parent of teenagers - YES!!
2007-05-26 01:36:22 · answer #1 · answered by I Like Stories 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Funny you should throw that one out there. At times my husband and I ask ourselves the same question. Kiddos certainly are a test of patience and personal ability to maintain our sanity. They sure do know how to push our buttons when they want to. I don't think that being a parent makes a person insane, it's just a great test for us all to overcome those moments and situations that drive us to potentially head us down that road. We've found that keeping the kids active and not bored works wonders. Getting out of the house doing anything and spending time together is the best. That and trying to find humor in most situations and trying to keep a smile on our faces most of the time, but using reasonable discipline when needed of course. The kids will benefit from it and appreciate our efforts later in their lives. I once had a Philosophy professor that said that he thought that he knew the meaning of life until he had kids... then he realized that THEY were the meaning of life. I'd have to agree now that I have had my 2 beautiful children. Maintaining our sanity is a challenge, but definitely something that can and should be conquered.
2007-05-26 10:17:02 · answer #2 · answered by Sioux 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am only 14. The thought of being a parent and dedicating pretty much my entire life to the child seems pretty bewildering. I am undecided if i want to have children. If I do, I will have them after 30. I would like to enjoy life and see what it has to offer before i settle down and get married and have children. I want to learn about parenting, and make sure I can be the best father i can be, and fufill my capabilities. I feel that if i cannot be a good father, then I do not have a right in participating in the action of bringing another human being in the world. I also fear that the stress of raising a child would make it tempting to do stupid things. I will wait until i am in my 30's.
2007-05-26 08:36:10 · answer #3 · answered by §†reet R¥dA 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't make you insane but it sure feels like it sometimes. I could never believe how anybody could abuse a child or a baby. That was until I had a baby. When that baby cries nonstop for hours and you can't make it quit, you understand how someone could take that baby and choke it...or throw it against the wall. Of course, I never did any of those things but you understand better how someone could go insane for a moment. Kids do push you to your limit. But don't worry, they grow up.
2007-05-26 08:37:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a mother of 2 yes sometimes u feel like u r going insane but then u sit back & watch your creations & u then know that u r not going insane but u r actually blessed
2007-05-26 09:02:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Feels like insanity! What you are (or will be) experiencing is responsibility, unconditional love, quick decision making and this, combined with the noise level, lack of sleep, and constant chaos, does make you feel like you've lost it! Once upon a time, I was a really bright girl!! Now, at times, I am just shy of idiot. I'm not worried-it'll come back to me when they're gone.
2007-05-26 12:22:21 · answer #6 · answered by Katie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does, mind you I think I was a little insane to begin with.
2007-05-26 08:52:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO not ever .... i mean yes a parent wil always have there blues with their children its a part of raising them and gorwing with them.... it really depends on each parent on how strong they are personally and emotionally to be able to deal withh thee raisings of a baby, to toddler, to child, to adolesent , to adult. a GOOD parent should stand by their child no matter what. love till death do they part it really is simple and for those who cant cope ........... there is help out there yet agan up to the parent to deal with it.
2007-05-26 08:45:01 · answer #8 · answered by littlemisssaigon 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NOPE, becoming a parent makes you see life different, and more responsible!!
2007-05-26 08:36:53 · answer #9 · answered by staytrue 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can, if you let it get away from you.
2007-05-26 09:19:15 · answer #10 · answered by wheeliebin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋