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Re:Why babies cry in the first three months, how to tell the... by tomrod on Sunday February 20, 2022 @08:37AM (#30405560)
Parent here, with teenagers.

I wouldn't say it's impossible to understand. Imagine having a dog or other pet that you love ridiculously. Then one day the pet starts talking, reading, doing math homework instead of chewing your shoes as often.

It's a wild ride.

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Re:Why babies cry in the first three months, how to tell the... by GordonS on Sunday February 20, 2022 @09:19AM (#30405888)
Before becoming a parent we had a much-loved cat, but, for me at least, the experience isn't remotely comparable.

A talking cat sounds cool though :)

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Re:Why babies cry in the first three months, how to tell the... by tomrod on Sunday February 20, 2022 @11:42AM (#30406993)
I agree it's a hard comparison, but in my mind it's a difference of degree rather than class. Familial love is an awesome thing. It's lack in a person's life, when desired, can be heart breaking.
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