There was a time at work where I would move all knives away from the edges of counters in the kitchen.
One of the surprising things about being a parent is the degree to which the instinctive protectiveness that kicks in transfers to other kids. You don't just notice when your kid gets too near the curb; you notice when any kid does.
-
-
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
Can confirm. Today I yelled “Please Stop” at a 4yo running into a parking lot and her mother was 15 feet behind me.
-
To ease a child, It truly takes a village.
- Show replies
New conversation -
-
-
I fear the day when the majority of voters don’t have children.
-
It's okay, they'll just have dogs instead.
End of conversation
New conversation -
-
-
You develop another set of powers. More surprising is how much your eyes open. As well as becoming super aware of children you also look at the world differently.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
I thought I’m the only one doing that. Phew.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
And suddenly American politics makes a lot more sense
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
Yeah, the urge to correct other people's kids also gets ratcheted up. I have to constantly force myself to not scold other kids when dropping mine off in the schoolyard.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
This Tweet is unavailable.
-
Yeah you’re so right, because those people that don’t have kids are totally fine with kids walking in the street and such, because you know, no skin in the game.
End of conversation
-
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.