“Parenting is way harder than anyone expects”
Agree
- Nothing prepares you for reality
- Constant sacrifice and worry
- Identity completely shifts
- Sleep deprivation is brutal
- Pressure is overwhelming
Disagree
- Rewards outweigh challenges
- Natural instincts kick in
- Support systems help tremendously
- Every stage has easier moments
- Expectations were realistic
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