-=> Quoting Daryl Stout to Damon Getsman on 01 Jan 14  01:40:14 <=-

 DG@>   Wasn't aware that chicken pox could do that, actually.  That's kind
 DG@> of a shame.  :(  Well, I mean I think it is, anyway.  I know that
 DG@> having my son goaded a change and a level of responsibility/maturity

 DS> First, any childhood disease is MUCH WORSE in an adult. 

That's generally true... but not always... and true that that there are
often worse ramifications... but I've known also of adults who had the
childhood disease and no lasting ill effects....

 DS> Second, I've seen several posts on Facebook where they wish they
 DS> waited to have kids, so they could "have a life" first. I have a
 DS> very weak gag reflex...not to mention having a "bad experience"
 DS> with an unsupervised child awhile back at a local bowling alley (he
 DS> destroyed my umbrella, and the parents denied their son did it).
 DS> Plus, the way the world is going, I'm glad I'm not having kids. 

Parenting isn't for everyone... it takes effort, and love and
commitment, and time and energy...  but there are definite rewards as
well... 

 DS> Of course...the pet is the most important creature in the home. 

They might think so...  

ttyl        neb

... I'm not grouchy, I just don't like traffic, crowds or politicians.
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