As I get older, all sorts of things become less funny. Once one has children, any cruelty involving children becomes far less amusing than when one was at the mercy of one's friends' and relatives' children.

Summary

This quote highlights the changing perspective and shift in sensibilities that accompanies aging, particularly when one becomes a parent. It suggests that certain things that may have been amusing in the past, such as harmless pranks or jokes involving children, lose their humor as one becomes more empathetic and protective towards children. The responsibility and emotional connection of being a parent alter one's perception, making it harder to find amusement in situations that could potentially cause harm or distress to children.

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