Cal.E.'s Korner

C.: Hey, d.c., before we write our blog today, I have a question about human babies.

d.: Like, “Where do they come from?”

C.: No, d.c., I have fourteen kittens, and I suppose that human babies are conceived the same way as kittens, puppies, kid goats, etc.; but I have a different question for you.

d.: Okay, Cal.E., go ahead.

C.: Well, when I was at your house the other day, you left your textbook open on your computer, and I couldn’t help but to look at some of the information.

d.: And the class is about babies and new mothers, so, go ahead.

C.: Yes, well, it seems that hospitals go to a lot of trouble to not only make sure that the babies are with their correct moms, but they also want to make sure that none of the babies are stolen.

d.: Yes, that’s true.

C.: So, if hospitals are so careful, how do human babies get stolen?

d.: Well, most human babies aren’t stolen from hospitals. Most are stolen from their parents after the baby comes home. Exhausted moms and dads can be inattentive, and that’s a dangerous situation in a public place.

C.: Yes, and black markets do exist for babies and kids, but mainly for newborn babies. Why is that?

d.: Because, Cal.E., people think that they can influence a newborn from birth, but adopting an older kid is taking on someone else’s problems. Some people area also against adoption, period, because they fear that a child who is given up for adoption has something wrong with him or her, but that isn’t always the case.

To expound on the first part of my previous statement, anyone who has ever dealt with more than one child is aware that kids are born with their personalities. Two kids can have the same mom and dad and the same influences and one grow up to become a success in life and in business, and the other may end up in prison. In fact, I know of a set of twins who fit this description, so it isn’t birth order that determines someone’s personality.

You know that from dealing with your kittens. Sixto isn't your oldest kitten, but he’s the most responsible one. Ralph isn’t your youngest, but he’s the most creative.

C.: And Jodi’s that baby, and acts like it.

d.: Yes, but she may have acted the same even if she was your firstborn.

C.: Yes, well, none of your sons were newborns when you and Eudora adopted them, and they all turned out fine.

d.: That’s my point. I’m proud of all three of my sons. It wasn’t always easy to raise them, but the struggles were worth it. I think of being a father as my most important job, even though all my sons are now grown men.

C.: I don’t think I can add to that, and I don’t want to take away from your statement, either; so that’s the wrap for today, folks. Please join us tomorrow for another episode of Cal.E.’s Korner.