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comment by istara

    While I don't think there is any veil of mystery surrounding being or becoming a parent it certainly does change people in my experience. It changed me.

I agree. It definitely enlightens you in certain areas. So do other things in life, of course, not just parenthood. But I think it's fair to say that only those with kids - and perhaps also those that care for kids - achieve enlightenment in specific related areas.

I think it's disingenuous to assert that such a massive, life-changing experience as parenthood wouldn't change you.