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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce
Isn't the main job of parents to teach the spawn to survive on their own?
Unlike pets you know you're going to take care of for the rest of their life.
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I like to think that human life is about more than just survival.
Any idiot can teach a kid how to survive on his own. Neglect does that, too.
I'd prefer that my kids learn to thrive on their own. And learn to find happiness, build healthy relationships, and contribute to society in a positive way.
Of course, I also don't refer to them as "spawn." Perhaps therein lies the difference.