Immediately after writing my last blog post I was looking at the articles on CNN and ran across this article. The article basically says that parents exaggerate the joys of parenthood to make themselves feel better. Apparently having children is "not only financially foolish but (that kids) literally make parents delusional."
"Here's how cognitive-dissonance theory works when applied to parenting: having kids is an economic and emotional drain. It should make those who have kids feel worse. Instead, parents glorify their lives. They believe that the financial and emotional benefits of having children are significantly higher than they really are."
Whatever the reason for my joy, whether exaggerated or real, I will take it. :-)
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