If you’re a parent, imagine being asked this by your five-year old:

“Daddy, where do babies come from?”

If you were drinking milk at the time, hopefully it didn’t squirt through your nose. I’m almost positive that parents don’t give 100% factual answers to that question, either.

I would say (hopefully) most parents at least love their children.

That doesn’t mean that parents always like their children or love them in the same way. A child that has your qualities, tastes, and preferences is an easier individual to relate to than a child that’s very different from you in temperament, taste, personality, and outlook.

I think parents often learn to love children they might not befriend otherwise. I don’t think pretending to like or love everything about someone is a healthy mindset to pass on, even if the reason behind it is noble or protective.