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Becoming A Parent: A Complex Look at the Decision to Have a Child

Becoming A Parent: A Complex Look at the Decision to Have a Child

Becoming a Parent:
A complex look at the decision to have a child.
	Having a baby has become an increasingly popular idea, causing thousands of couples and singles alike to consider parenthood.  As Engel (1998) points out, “…the decision to have a baby (adopt a child) is not reversible.”  Becoming a parent means you are ultimately responsible for another human being’s emotional and physical well-being.  Many factors and decisions are to be made in choosing to have a child.  Belsky & Kelly (1994), Engel (1998), and Gershaw (1996) all agree that exploring reasons to have a child, the couples’ relationships, and willingness to become a parent are all very important key issues upon deciding to have a child.
	Exploring reasons for wanting a child is a psychological feature in this decision making process to have a child.  As Belsky and Kelly (1994) agree, there are many aspects of the parenthood decision.  Three major aspects need to be explored: 1.  Whether you are physically, mentally, and emotionally ready to become a parent 2.  Whether you are willing to face the changes in your lifestyle and relationship that this lifelong commitment entails 3.  Whether you are

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