Love, Purpose and Caring: what dreams of parenthood are made of…

People trying to start a family may face big challenges and distress along the way. To endure this, certainly, all of you have strong reasons to be on this path. What are these reasons? Today we’ll be looking at some individual reasons to pursue parenthood.

1) The desire to nurture: give and receive love

The relationship between parent and child is a unique opportunity for both the adult who has become a parent and the child developing their attachment style. It is, nevertheless, important to talk to people about their expectations and beliefs about parenthood and the parent-child relationship in order to improve their understanding of it and debunk myths.

2) To “complete the picture”: add purpose to life

This may come from the worldview that the next step in life is to have children. Many people report feelings of wanting to experience parenthood because it gives them a sense of belonging and fulfills a part of their identity.

3) To be cared for in later life

This reason is often influenced by family dynamics, cultural expectations, and social structures. Close relationships, strong bonds, and socially assured support are what most consider ideal in a family. However, in some situations, unfortunately, this is a misconception, and having children does not mean more support in old age.

Want to explore your dreams of parenthood? Reflecting on why you want to become a parent before you do may help you in many ways. For instances, preparing properly and become exactly the type of parent you want to be, and becoming more understanding of who you are and what you would like your life to look like. To help you with this journey of self-reflection and discovery, contact me at beatriz@efp.clinic or book a session here.