As the mother of a 9 month old who doesnt sleep well or eat well, I know about the trials of parenthood, but the author takes her parenting hating views and says that everyone has them and no one would have children if they knew what it was like. despite my son currently pulling at my leg for no better reason then he is bored and wants my attention while he is crying while i am trying to write this, i would do it all again because of the love i feel for him. maybe i have the lbp (love being a parent) gene she claims exists, but she has the hbp (hate being a parent) gene, giving her kids up when they were young to their father after divorce and being happy about it. she is one of those people who shouldnt be a parent, but not everyone has the same feelings and experiences as she did.