Parenting will cost you. It will demand energy and resources that you do not possess. While the love of your children will be a great source of joy, many hobbies, pleasures, and career opportunities will be lost. For mothers, your body is dramatically given over to the growth of the child. And that body will never be the same. It is a sacrifice. Having children at the peak of your youth also means that you might fall behind in your career. Without children you could more easily work longer hours—or you could travel or save for retirement. You could make love during the day without fear of the
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