There is an old SF story where couples are given an android baby to take care of when they apply to be parents. The baby is the most annoying child ever thought of. Eventually the parents scream bloody murder and swear never to have children. Whereupon the baby assumes an adult voice and congratulates them on their decision.
lunatic03867That rather fell flat during China’s recently repealed one-child policy. Too soon to tell if repeal will bring a return to “breed like rabbits” days, or will a better safety net for the aging achieve a replacement level.
Templo S.U.D. almost 9 years ago
Oh, Elizabeth will know years upon years later… but by being a STEPmother.
crazyliberal almost 9 years ago
To TEMPLO. If memory serves me right, she also has a son and names him after her grandpa.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 9 years ago
There is an old SF story where couples are given an android baby to take care of when they apply to be parents. The baby is the most annoying child ever thought of. Eventually the parents scream bloody murder and swear never to have children. Whereupon the baby assumes an adult voice and congratulates them on their decision.
Nicole ♫ ⊱✿ ◕‿◕✿⊰♫ Premium Member almost 9 years ago
I used to roll my eyes when I heard parents say that being a parent was the hardest thing they experienced. Now that I’m a mom, I get it!
hippogriff almost 9 years ago
comicsssfanRemember “the mother’s curse”: I hope when you grow up, you have kids just like you!
LeePIII Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Being Mom means you are in it for the LONG HAUL. Getting started is easy and fun! But, as many things are, the grade gets ever steeper as you climb….
hippogriff almost 9 years ago
lunatic03867That rather fell flat during China’s recently repealed one-child policy. Too soon to tell if repeal will bring a return to “breed like rabbits” days, or will a better safety net for the aging achieve a replacement level.