According to science, having sons will take time off your life. Well, tell us something we don’t already know. I kind of resent this article on Shine, though, because every kid is a tiny gift that has the opportunity to grow into a big one. Sure, boys are known to sleep less, eat more, and cry more often from bouts of extreme gas pain… but they’re also super affectionate with their mothers, gentle and loving to their siblings when taught properly, and hard workers when encouraged. Women who give birth to little men are also known to bounce back post-pregnancy faster (thanks, testosterone!), gain less weight, and have less incidence of gestational diabetes and morning sickness (wait, so they’re GOOD for your health?). Maybe wild boys will take some time off your life after several years of watching them play contact sports, but girls are just as able to play rugby or join a traveling soccer team (all whilst menstruating by 11 or 12 years old, I might add).
Also, I’d like to know if there was a study on gay men? It is my scientific hypothesis that mothers of gay men actually live longer due to constant affection, companionship, flower deliveries, beautiful home decor, and a well-curated kitchen. Just saying.
My 4 year old son asked his preschool teacher to write me this note, and I’m pretty sure it only added time and JOY to my life:
Moms, dads, care to weigh in on this one?
