I appreciate this uncommon honesty. When my parent-friends evangelize the joys of parenthood, a more common talking point is the crystallizing realization to know that everything that truly matters is under your roof. That nothing else deserves a fraction of your attention or energy. For them, it’s a relief.
But I haven’t received it as a selling point. I’m writing this at a roadside hotel where I just had a rewarding conversation with the tamale vendor about music. I love living fearless with wide attention. I’m sure I would love kids too, but with everything in life, there are tradeoffs.
As a father and husband, brother and uncle, you are right to be worried. For your daughter's sake and Women across this country, enlist your tribe to reach President Biden and VP Harris to publish the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. America's daughters in particular have never enjoyed true freedom or democracy as 2nd class citizens. There is no more powerful legacy to protect America's sons and daughters against domestic threats than to ensure that 100% of Americans have the right to Free Will as full and equal citizens and not be subject to further exploitation or rights rescissions by federal or state government. My father was born in 1930. He was not a feminist. But he became one as he watched his daughter's tireless dedication to righting this wrong. One of the last things he said to me before Dementia took away his ability to communicate using language, was "Honey, Don't give up on your work for Women. It's too important. I see that now." Dad died January 12, 2024 - 5 days shy of his 94th birthday. From my father to you, there is no better guarantee to provide for your daughter's safety and well-being when she grows up and leaves the shelter of home or one day when you too will leave this earth and she will be on her own like me. I'm happy to chat further if you're interested. You'll find a slightly shorter commnet on your LI page. Thank you.
I appreciate this uncommon honesty. When my parent-friends evangelize the joys of parenthood, a more common talking point is the crystallizing realization to know that everything that truly matters is under your roof. That nothing else deserves a fraction of your attention or energy. For them, it’s a relief.
But I haven’t received it as a selling point. I’m writing this at a roadside hotel where I just had a rewarding conversation with the tamale vendor about music. I love living fearless with wide attention. I’m sure I would love kids too, but with everything in life, there are tradeoffs.
Happy birthday to Anissa.
I related to so much of this, except the part about being fearless before kids. Happy holidays.
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Mr. Noorani,
As a father and husband, brother and uncle, you are right to be worried. For your daughter's sake and Women across this country, enlist your tribe to reach President Biden and VP Harris to publish the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. America's daughters in particular have never enjoyed true freedom or democracy as 2nd class citizens. There is no more powerful legacy to protect America's sons and daughters against domestic threats than to ensure that 100% of Americans have the right to Free Will as full and equal citizens and not be subject to further exploitation or rights rescissions by federal or state government. My father was born in 1930. He was not a feminist. But he became one as he watched his daughter's tireless dedication to righting this wrong. One of the last things he said to me before Dementia took away his ability to communicate using language, was "Honey, Don't give up on your work for Women. It's too important. I see that now." Dad died January 12, 2024 - 5 days shy of his 94th birthday. From my father to you, there is no better guarantee to provide for your daughter's safety and well-being when she grows up and leaves the shelter of home or one day when you too will leave this earth and she will be on her own like me. I'm happy to chat further if you're interested. You'll find a slightly shorter commnet on your LI page. Thank you.