I think that for me, personally, a lot of my choices have been to do with my own issues of not feeling safe as a child and feeling a sense of stability.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
People often say that having a family makes you make safer choices. It's been the total opposite for me. It's really made me want to make bolder choices.
Parenthood and having kids puts you in touch with a whole other sort of sensitivity which is nothing but good. You feel more than you ever felt. You feel that vulnerability, but at the same time you wouldn't trade it for anything.
If you don't feel safe as a child, you can't learn.
I believe it's in the best interests of a child to be in a stable environment.
My personal position is that society must keep children safe.
I am sure that, had I grown up with both parents, had I grown up in a safe environment, had I grown up with a feeling of safety rather than danger, I would not be the way I am.
When I have children, it will be my choice, and I won't feel under any pressure.
Children and teens need to explore the dark side as a healthy part of growing. If a child is protected from everything dreadful, he will have no coping mechanisms in place when finally confronted with disaster.
Having a child, that's always been my biggest fear. I want a child and I fear a child.
As a father, safety is always a top of mind issue for me.