growth
by rantywoman
http://simplemom.net/on-having-kids-later-in-life-or-not-at-all/
I’ve seen how parenthood transforms people in the most beautiful ways. My little brother has become this incredible, reliable father who provides for two girls and a stay-at-home wife. I keep thinking, “Is this the same guy who only five years ago would consistently leave every gas tank on empty and show up to work 20 minutes late?”
His growth humbles me.
That direction of growth might not be right for everyone.
thebitterbabe 
I find it interesting the story that children will make a so so person into a wonderful one. Some of us are great, caring, responsible, sensitive people without having children at all!
True!
Totally agree! I’ve always thought the same. Not everyone needs to have kids in order to be mature, kind, or whatever. And certainly many with kids are not so wonderful, just as many without kids are not as well.