1. Let's reframe this: it's not the kids themselves that are the cause. It's the lack of value society seems to place on parenting (truly) and the subsequent lack of support parents feel from said society. Especially working parents (which, in my book, includes all parents).

Posted at 1:58PM on Jan 7th 2006 by kate

2. Hmmm. I was way more depressed when I was single than since I've been married, and way more depressed when we were childless and trying to have kids or adopt than I am now as a parent. I'm stressed, but depressed? Miserable? Nah.

Posted at 3:26PM on Jan 7th 2006 by Terri Mauro

3. Kate,I don't speak for all of society,but as a non-parent I do value parenting,and I do support it---especially in my position as a supervisor.I have personally baby sat in my office because the mother had sitter problems.I have chosen not to have children and am quite happy because of it.But I do get a little tired sometimes about parents complaining about a situation that they chose to create;parenthood.I think that if you get yourself in to a situation,make the best of it and live with your decisions.

Posted at 9:54PM on Jan 7th 2006 by Cool J

4. Interesting article. Perhaps it's the exhaustion factor that contributes to the depression?

Posted at 1:16AM on Jan 8th 2006 by Rhys