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		lolsal on Aug 3, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Man spends entire career mastering crappy codebase It seems tragic to me that you had to procreate to appreciate your time on earth. I am grateful and thankful for every moment. Life is full of wonder to me without the burden of children.

ryneandal on Aug 3, 2023 | [–]

It appears you're grossly misinterpreting his statement. When you have children, you treasure alone time _that much more_. That's his meaning.

It isn't some desperate plea like you're implying.

mensetmanusman on Aug 3, 2023 | [–]

Appreciation has a range of values. Having kids for many people is like going from black and white to color TV.

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