Happy Scam: Why the ‘Hell’ of Parenthood Actually Sets You Free

. . .On a recent episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, pop singer Chappell Roan explained whether she will ever become a mother.

“All of my friends who have kids are in hell,” Roan said. “I actually don’t know anyone who is happy and has children at this age. Like, a 1-year-old, like 3-year old — 4 and under, 5 and under. I literally have not met anyone who is happy, anyone who has light in their eyes, anyone who has slept.”

But here’s the thing: I’m actually thankful she said it.

Not because I agree with her on principle, but because it gave me, a 29-year-old father of an 8-month-old son, the opportunity to reflect on parenthood. And she’s right: By the world’s standards, parents aren’t “happy” — but that says more about the standards than about parenthood. (Read more from “Happy Scam: Why the ‘Hell’ of Parenthood Actually Sets You Free” HERE)

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