[UofMfan]

And something I always see in these conversations is a very distinct difference between parents and non-parents. I might live a few miles from a city here in CA that has one of the highest rates of street murder among kids of color, but I don't get up every morning wondering if my kid will make it home from school. I didn't have this on me when I was raising my son even with the typical worries that parents have. A whole hell of a lot changes if you become a parent, no matter if biologically, via adoption, fostering, as a guardian or as a co-parent with a partner (Yup, making a point about all of the types of parenting!)

AtLastHome, as a parent, for 28 years, I have to say that I disagree with this statement. We can take it up on the other thread if you wish, as I don't want to derail this one. Perhaps I just need clarification. Thank you.