Why Do You Love Being a Parent? by Monica J

What does it mean to be a parent? I am unable to answer this question from firsthand experience because I have not reached that point in my life. I am on my journey to parenthood and I can't wait to get there. But for now I'm lucky to talk to parents everyday at work, on this socialnetwork, at the gym and pretty much everywhere I go. So, I know that being a parent is a big responsibility because you are in charge of one's life. It may be one of the hardest jobs you'll do, but it will also be one of the most rewarding. Rewarding it is, because I asked several parents, "What do you love about being a parent?" and the answers I received were all positive and I'd say rewarding.

I was able to get 20 reasons why people love being a parent, but I'm looking for 5o reasons, so, I need your help. Please add 1 of your top reasons why you love being a parent in the comment section. Help keep this list going. Once you add your answer, I'll add it to the list. Share this with your friends and family because maybe we can come up with the top 100 reasons why people love being a parent. Why do you love being a parent?

I love…

1. Tucking the kids in.

2. The sound of their laughter.

3. Watching them smile.

4. Listening to their honesty.

5. When they fall asleep in your arms.

6. Being able to see the world through their eyes.

7. Watching the kids grow day by day.

8. Reading bedtime stories.

9. Being loved unconditionally.

10. Playing dress up.

11. Counting little toes.

12. Big kisses.

13. Kissing booboos and making it better.

14. School recitals & shows.

15. Sending them off to school for the first day.

16. Graduations

17. Watching them leave for prom.

18. Teaching them new things.

19. Taking lots of pictures.

20. Loving them more and more each day.