I would go further to say that aside from having people of different genders involved with the raising of a child, it is also beneficial to have multiple generations and extended family involved in their lives. I've thought a lot about the possibility of having kids, and it's definitely something I'm interested in down the line. If I do, I'd want to live with my husband somewhere reasonably close to either my family or his, the idea being that having a strong grandmother or aunt influence in their lives will help keep things balanced out.
no subject