It has become common for people who have pets to refer to themselves as “pet parents,” I'm one. #DogMom. I heard it said all the time how 'a dog prepares you for parenthood', but how closely does the relationship between people and their non-human companions mirror the parent-child relationship? Now I'm well aware that dogs and children are wildly different. On so many levels. I wouldn't leave Jae home alone for starters, you can't crate an infant, and a beggin' strip does absolutely nothing for a colicky baby. However, now after having a human child, I can say with certainty there are a lot of differences, but it is surprising which ways my dog did prepare me for being a mom.
Here are a few reasons why having a dog really does prepare you for having a child.
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As modern technology continues to evolve becoming more accessible and convenient, are the days of putting pen to paper and handwriting a letter becoming obsolete? With the ease of access of email, messaging, and texting (let's be honest, I have a great appreciation for text messaging... mainly because I utterly hate talking on the phone), excuses are easily made for not taking the time to write a letter. Yet simultaneously, people will say that they appreciate receiving a hand-written note.
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They are not friends, they are family. "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend." Proverbs 27.17 Imagine with me that you are carrying around a fresh, steaming cup of earl grey tea (with a splash of almond milk and vanilla, of course) in your most favorite mug. As you pass through the hallway, someone bumps your arm and a bit of tea splatters out onto the ground. When they ask you what kind of tea you're drinking, you become offended. "It's not tea, I'm drinking orange juice!", you coldly respond, "How dare you assume what's in my cup. You have no idea!"
That's ridiculous, right? Its obvious that what splashed out of your mug onto the ground is exactly the beverage you're carrying around with you. It isn't going to magically change its chemical components as it is released from your mug. There is no denying it. What's inside is going to come out. When it does, it's just a glimpse of what remains is inside. Or how about this, one day you start to feel run down. You're exhausted, start to run a low fever, have a slight twinge of dizziness, and all of the sudden are unable to taste or smell anything. We all know what that means, right? #PandemicLife So, you put on a sweater and go about your day as normal. Wait, what? I mean, you were cold because of the fever, so you have a sweater and are good to go. *Eyebrow raise* But is the issue the fever? Is the real problem your exhaustion? Of course not, they are just symptoms of the illness. The lack of taste or smell signals a greater concern. One that if not handled properly could lead to huge issues for yourself, and could hurt everyone around you because, treating the symptoms won't remove the real illness. |
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