1. Do you think humans are inherently born to be parents? This is a question that is not clearly answered in black or white, this is a moment where the shade of gray comes into play. I believe that many individuals are truly born with natural ability and need to be parents who have been influenced by how they may have been raised or some aspect of their upbringing. Some naturally have that maternal or paternal instinct to protect and nurture, this does not mean that all of these individuals should be parents or even be capable of being one, however they do possess this gift. Some people just don't seem to have the ability or need to nurture themselves, which doesn't make them imperfect, it's just who they are. Over the years I have met a few people who are parents and I understand why they ever had children, in fact, they can't stand them. It would have been a good time to use birth control for these individuals instead of creating human beings that you as a parent don't even like. I know it sounds harsh and I don't mean it to be, but some people think parenting is one way and are shocked when they discover the reality of being a parent. After reading the articles I felt that attending classes to get an idea why what parenting really entails was a great idea and I wish more people were aware of this before moving forward into a serious relationship. I think the divorce rate would also decrease because of the reality awareness one would receive from attending classes. As you are dating and things start to get serious, I think it is extremely imperative for couples to discuss their relationship beliefs, values, and expectations, their feelings about children, and what they should be like.....in between a la carte.... ..l.My daughter was twenty-one when she got married and they waited until she was twenty-five to start a family and they discovered that it wasn't easy for her to get pregnant in fact she couldn't. Over the years they have tried many expensive procedures and felt very defeated in their efforts. My daughter Jessica was born to be a mom, from the day her younger brother was born she mothered him as if he were her own, in fact, they are so close to this day because of it. There was no better mother than her, yet she couldn't get pregnant. They would try one last procedure, then give up, and the doctor told them they had a one in ten chance this last time. Well, the time had come and thankfully she conceived what is now my two year old grandson, Isaiah! What a blessing and miracle it is. She is the best mom ever, I hope they have more in time.