Raising children demands more attention than full-time employment, with parents constantly developing new strategies on the fly. No parent achieves perfection, and these challenges multiply significantly with multiple children. Despite the difficulties, the rewards of parenthood make the countless sacrifices worthwhile. Unfortunately, public scrutiny can be harsh when observers don’t understand the full context of parenting decisions.
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