When I told [my brother] Vanessa was pregnant, he said, 'Congratulations. You'll never sleep the same way again. You'll never have another calm day as long as you live, but it's worth it.' He said it just off-the-cuff, but it was right on the money. (2004)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker shares his brother's candid prediction about the sacrifices and rewards of raising a child, validating the advice after experiencing it.
- In plain terms
- His brother warned him sleepless nights and lack of calm come with a kid but said it is worth it.
- What can you take from it?
- Parenting advice often balances hardship with deep reward.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What was the best parenting advice you got?
- Is the sleep worth it?
Another view
Brother's optimism may not apply to every individual experience.
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