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Old 10-07-2010, 05:45 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by genuinegirly View Post
But the whole child as your profile pic thing makes me wonder if they have lost their personal identity in the process of raising that child.
Yeah, I always think that in the back of my mind. Part of that has to do with the fact that I've seen too many parents become all about their children. I know it's important to provide for your children in the best way you can, but do you really have to lose yourself in the process? You'd think the best role models are those who have their own interests, personalities, and lives on top of being able to be a great parent.

Anyway, that's another topic. (Or is it?) But what do I know? I'm just a selfish child-free ignoramus.
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