Young women especially have something invested in being nice people, and it's only when you have children that you realize you're not a nice person at all, but generally a selfish bully.

Summary

This quote suggests that young women tend to prioritize being perceived as kind and polite. However, it argues that when they become mothers, they come to realize that this image does not accurately reflect who they truly are. Instead, they may discover that they often act selfishly and can even behave in a bullying manner. The quote highlights the internal conflict and self-assessment that occurs when the demanding responsibilities of motherhood reveal aspects of one's personality that were previously unnoticed or ignored.

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