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Becoming a parent forced me to think of people beyond myself and made me somewhat more empathetic in general.
There are some tough days, but it's pretty awesome in general. I've been a parent for 10 years and my children are pretty fascinating and sharp. In my experience, people also treat me with more respect when I reveal that I'm father and sometimes, this increased credibility matters both professionally and personally. I didn't become a parent to get more respect, but this is what I have observed over the past 10 years.
Generally speaking, we're lacking a lot of empathy these days. Are we better off with the increasing vanity and selfishness in society?
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