I am often just astounded at the changes that have taken place between the time I was in my early twenties to now, when my daughter is in hers.
For example, we were so pleased recently with the Official Proposal of Marriage that my future son-in-law coordinated in Chicago over the Fourth of July. He's such a great guy and we are SO PLEASED. They seem to have their future organized, starting with the wedding next spring when they both graduate.
But then we were so surprised as they passed through Fort Wayne (on the way back to Oklahoma) with their plans for this year! My husband & I (ca. 1975) WAITED until we were married, but you know kids these days.
Yes, it's shocking and we would question their sense of responsibility, but they would just get angry and say that it's their choice.
Yes, they did it.
They got a cat.
Yes, even though he's a Residence Hall Advisor and she's a Residence Hall Director (it's she that can have pets since she has an apartment) and they don't live together, they decided to get a cute kitten (rescued, spayed, with her shots already) and named her Bea Bea. Hubby and I waited until we'd been married a few weeks before we got our first kitten, but kids these days just can't wait.
She's sent a dozen photos via email, and described in graphic terms little Bea's first poop. I already know what kind of mother she will be.
So, they are mature adults now. I know that they can handle this responsibility, and we rejoice in adding Bea Bea to our family. And if we hadn't expected to have grand-kitties so soon, well, times are a-changin'.
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So, how is this different than raising a kitty on your own? I did that for a while as well. These darn kids nowadays trying to grow up so quickly.
Well, you obviously made the choice for a single-owner cat, which is fine, as it is a mature choice. I just worry about "the kids" (I'll get in trouble for that if they see it)trying to move too fast.
At least it was a kitty. They are easier to be responsible for than say a puppy. I think seeing the way my hubby deals with taking care of the pets was a clear indicator for me concerning children. Really, my hubby leaves it all to me to take care of. I have several stories to share concerning pets and parenthood. See a good learning lesson for them.
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