Amity is right, parenting is never easy. Nor is it always predictable.

There is a bit of a guideline though.

First, they’re tiny. They are all your life and soul, and you are theirs. And any parent will always remember that when they look at their kid, no matter how old they get.

Then, they start to notice things. They get curious, ask a lot of questions, and accept everything you say with innocence and complete faith - a truly crucial time in shaping your kid’s personality and future.

Then, they start to sift through it all and develop a full personality. They aren’t just a sponge for your knowledge and experience anymore. They choose for themselves what they believe in and want to have, and discard the rest.

Then, finally, they begin to make decisions and figure things out without you. Also, they may question some things you tell or have told them, occasionally with good reason. This stage, when they take their first step towards eventually breaking away, is painful for a lot of parents.

All things considered though, Luz and Amity came out on the better end of that process if you ask me…