Published January 04, 2013, 07:00 AM

A noble profession or optimism on steroids

In previous columns, I defined parenthood as an infinite act of optimism. You enter the job with open arms and an open heart, trusting the child you’ve been entrusted with will learn, grow and love under your humble tutelage. Loving one child is optimistic — two, doubly so. Imagine taking responsibility for 20, or maybe 25.

By: Jill Pertler, Superior Telegram

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