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Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 1:26pmSanction this postReply
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What a fine article, Ed!

You've illustrated perfectly the many benefits of parenthood. Too often parenthood is viewed as a time of sacrifice and hardship for the parents, I think a new view is due and you've provided it.

Also, you've gotta love the curiosity and determination of young children. They seem to have a greater appreciation of life than most adults.

Hope you have a great Father's Day.


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Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 3:46pmSanction this postReply
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Happy Father's Day, Ed! May you continue to prove the state's premise, that parenthood equals victimhood, is wrong!

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Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 4:07pmSanction this postReply
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Older Dads May Pass on Longevity to Kids, Study Finds

 

Ed,

Cheers!  Happy Fathers Day.



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Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 5:17pmSanction this postReply
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Okay, Ed, that one made my eyes fill up with water.

What a beautiful essay about the beautiful business of raising your beautiful daughters!

Happy Father's Day.

Ed


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Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 11:59amSanction this postReply
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Thanks all! I'm a family values Objectivist: I have a family that I value.

And yes Teresa, parenthood is not victimhood, nor is it fundamentally self-sacrifice. Sure, I'd like a little more sleep at night, but even holding one of them to feed them a 2:00am to feed her a bottle, looking into her beautiful face, is a labor of love!


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Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 4:45pmSanction this postReply
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Ed:

I've often said, my memories of my life before kids are all in black and white, and after, in color.

My oldest is 24, my youngest 18. My advice is "don't blink."

A new child shows up every 2 weeks...for decades.

My wife and I were outnumbered after the first one, but didn't realize it. We thought we had the hang of it, and then the second one showed up with a totally different User's Manual.

And just when you think you have it figured out, they kick you out of management and make you grandparents.

But no fear; 10,000 years of human history, 500 generations, and each one raised by rookie management.

Somehow, it works.

regards,
Fred

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Thursday, June 21, 2012 - 12:54pmSanction this postReply
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Gosh, Ed, if you are "all gooey and mushy" now over your baby girls, just wait as they grow older! :)

I personally think that they are more interesting when older. Of course, every stage has its own flavor. Enjoy them all! I think it is an incredible learning experience for the parents to raise kids. We gain so much insights into human nature and development in the process.

My boy is 15 now, very intelligent and sophisticated despite of being a teenager. I've been lucky.

BTW, your girls look quite like you!

Hong

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