Recurring Themes

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Recurring themes from this interview included finances, time management, education, and love. My mom said that the best thing about being a parent is knowing that you will always have somebody looking up to you and when each family member is present, you can see love being transmitted through each child and parent. In addition, the relationship with her own parents has changed because now conversations consist of the well being of the grandchildren and new events, supporting the idea of love. However, the most difficult part about being a parent was said that you must plan around the child and have time management. For example, if the child is doing sports you must drop what you're doing to pick them and bring them safely back home. Thirdly,

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