Parenthood

This last Thursday, the discussion in class revolved around parenthood and the decision we make before and after starting a family. When Dr. Hollist asked the class, why do we have children? I thought to myself the many reasons why I had my son at such a young age. When this question is applied to everyone it is not always answered the same way. When I was pretty young, I was a naïve girl and got mixed into some bad choices. When I found out I was pregnant I had no idea what to do with myself and this new baby inside me. The day my family found out, they immediately took me to an abortion clinic. When I was there, the nurses and doctors took me to a separate room to ask me the question of whether or not I wanted the procedure to take place. In the end I went with my heart and decided to keep my now four year old son.
So I honestly had no answer for Dr. Hollist. I was young at the time and still am, but I will never understand parenthood completely. I do know that being a parent is the most fulfilling role I play will ever play in my life. At the time when I decided not to abort my son I told myself that I needed to prepare for the biggest job of my lifetime. Even till this day I can never be fully prepared to take on everything it takes to raise a child. Being a parent involves so many responsibilities and never even had thought of. That is why I am constantly learning how to be a better and stronger parent every day.