The totality of the childcare, its 24-hour constancy, presents a confusing wait for a sense of completion that never seems to arrive, raising questions about identity post-parenthood.
As parenting evolves, it becomes less about immediate needs and more about a cerebral understanding of kids, transitioning from hands-on roles to more mysterious, complex interactions.
The shift in parenting approaches, from direct intervention to a more inquisitive style, highlights the challenges of maintaining connection as children grow more independent and elusive.
As children grow up, parents may find themselves acting in ways they swore they wouldn’t — probing for details, feeling left out of their lives, reflecting on past roles.
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