Episode 97: Is parenthood right for everyone?
Patrick and I discuss some of the difficult questions that one must ask themselves before deciding to become a parent.
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Topics:
◉ Biological imperative to multiply?
◉ A child will not change your core personality predispositions.
◉ Take your 20s as an opportunity to know thy self.
◉ More personality tests to help people discover if parenthood is right for them.
◉ America's corrosion of the middleclass makes it difficult to raise children straight out of high school.
◉ People need to know their options before they can make an informed decision.
◉ The dark...dark...dark...secrets of every educator.
◉ Our 'shyness' regarding conversations about sex.
◉ If we are truly serious about ending poverty...we need to invest more in serious sex ed talks.
◉ Removing the stigma from older women who don't wish to have kids.
◉ Mastering loneliness might also be the key to our salvation.