Kinder: Warum können ältere Generationen unsere Müdigkeit nicht nachvollziehen?
Kinder großzuziehen, war früher sicher auch anstrengend. Aber heutzutage beschweren sich die Eltern immerzu. Zu Recht?
Recently, my partner and I dined with his parents at a restaurant, as is common for "outings," a term some people use to describe such gatherings. Our evening was akin to the past, filled with tapas and wine, but we found ourselves sporting a bit more under-eye bags.
It is natural for parents of infants to experience constant fatigue, I believe. My father-in-law, however, seemed oblivious to this. "I can't remember it ever feeling this exhausting," he remarked, seemingly never having been particularly tired before. He claimed he had never experienced significant fatigue.
This was followed by a lecture suggesting we likely suffer from a nutrient deficiency and should consume liver tonic. Growing up, roles were more clearly defined. In my opinion, it's not surprising that a man in his mid-70s cannot recall feeling tired during his son's early years – likely because he never felt that way. For him, his son's birth brought no significant changes. He continued his career, returned home, bathed his son, and went to sleep.
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