Parenting: The Joy is Worth the Chaos, Right?Why we idealize raising children, according to science.

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Parenting Choices Decoded

The immense sacrifice of parenting can create an internal conflict. To resolve it, our brains may convince us that the experience is more wonderful than it often feels. This psychological trick, known as cognitive dissonance, helps justify the high cost of raising kids by romanticizing the rewards. So when parents say it's the best thing they've ever done, they might also be trying to convince themselves.