I'm having mixed emotions right now

[JaySherman]

My good friends just had their first baby and I'm absolutely overjoyed for them :).They e-mailed the pics today and she's adorable. But at the same time, the thought of this beautiful little girl potentially having to grow up in a world of environmental disasters, permanent war,hate,lies,and oppression fills me with a mix of utter despair and blind rage.I'm not sure how to handle this mix of emotions.I wish I could just be happy for them and that's it. All I know is it just strengthens my resolve see what's happening ended and get America and the world back on the right track before it's to late.

[Gringo]

1. Well, I'm glad to be living in this world

Even with all the crap. Beats the alternative.

The child was born healthy to a family that loves her. She infinitely luckier than 90% of the world's children.

She could have been born a leper or in horrible pain or starvation.

Also, in spite of overpopulation, every child born has the potential to be the one who will come up with the solutions to turn this world around. I'm an atheist, but I sure as hell have to believe that.

[buckeye1]

4. Thanks.

We can be so self absorbed. We assume that what we have now is the only way. Humans have always adapted,taking us to higher ground.

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

2. The baby will be fine

If the baby is raised with love , faith , and courage ( include your own words here ) , she will get through just about anything this crazy world throws her way . I know how you feel I thought the same when my little cousin was born in 2000 . Think of it as a new beginning , a new start : she has the chance to bring something new beautiful into this crazy world of ours . ( Hope that made sense , its an early morning . )

[Rowdyboy]

3. Stop. Experience the new life...Welcome it as it comes, innocent

and with no baggage. Welcome her, but don't put your negative fears on her shoulders. Its your problem, not hers. She doesn't deserve that, give her a break.

[JaySherman]

6. I know I tend to see things too negatively sometime

I would never put that on her. But it's a strange feeling. Maybe because I'm young (only 26). This is a new experience for me. I feel a sense of responsibility for doing what I can (however big or small) to make this world better for her.

[Rowdyboy]

8. Believe me, I understand where you are...

my god-daughter turns 21 this year. Don't let your fears overcome your joy and pleasure at the new life. Most of all, READ TO THE BABY!

[ArwenJade]

5. My son gives me hope for the future

Children are so innocent and loving. If we could just learn from them instead of trying to live our dreams through them the world would be a better place.

[MSchreader]

7. Take it as a reminder

Of who else we all are fighting for. That's what I do.

Martin

[dolgoruky]

9. I know how you feel

My wife and me are due to have our first kid in June. I'm really excited at the prospect of hearing the patter of tiny feet around the place. But sometimes I despair that he/she will end up as a wage slave like me. But maybe not. Remember the scene from the film "Spartacus", where he's on the cross, and Jean Simmons holds up his baby and tells him he's not a slave, he's free. Well, I suppose things can change if you struggle, no matter how bad things are.

Kids are resilient, as long as you give them the means to understand who they are and how it all works.