When I was a young man, I didn't think about having a family. My wife and I were too poor to have babies. Then all of a sudden, one came along and scared the hell out of us because we had no money. Once the baby arrives, you make do somehow. You fall in love with the baby and life adjusts itself. You find you don't need as much money as you thought. When that happens, you can ask the questions that should have come before the baby.

Summary

This quote highlights the transformative power of becoming a parent. In the speaker's experience, their initial fears about having a child due to financial constraints proved unnecessary once the baby arrived. They discovered that love for their child helped them overcome the challenges and adjust their priorities. It emphasizes the idea that having children can shift one's perspective, making them realize that their true needs are often different from what they previously believed. It serves as a reminder to reflect on important life questions before making significant decisions.

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