West Linn, OR USA Although I don't have have any of my own I am working with DSS kids and recently heard one of them say 'Maybe I shouldn't have stolen the car.' It was touching, really. Alias Irrelevante The unconditional love that bounces back between the two of you. Fisch, 46
Preston, CT USA I haven't raised one. So I wouldn't know. Karen, 22
Marshalltown/Ames, IA USA I don't know. I don't have any children. Kevin, 33
Sugar Hill, GA USA Locking them in the basement in chains! Talia, 24
Wilton, CT USA i wouldnt know... i dont have one. Steve, 29
Lake Worth, FL USA don't know....yet Tracy, 24
Ocean City, NJ USA every part of raising a child has the potential to be joyous. Tonight my son laid his head on my shoulder, shut his eyes, curled his hand into mine and sighed softly. That, by far, was the most joyful moment of the day for me. The potential children have for making the most mundane things magical is the best part of raising a child. Maggie, 22
Sandwich, IL USA How should I know? Frodo
age unknown, parts unknown Everything! Christina
MI USA I don't know; I don't have any children Melodi, 19
Gahanna, OH USA I am getting married on March 23rd and my fiance' has two girls, Mikayla is 6 and Alexis is 4. Based on my experience of being a new father and not having had to go through the "early" years, I'm a bit spoiled. But, so far, the best aspect of raising my two step-kids is their unconditional love. No matter if they do something bad and I have to discipline them or if I'm just in a bad mood, they still love me. I have been definitely blessed to have met a woman that has children that have taken to me so well. Doug2, 29
Overland Park, KS USA Wouldn't know first hand. But from the kids that surround me, seeing the constant growth and development must be pretty satisfying. Felicia, 35
Lowell, MA USA wouldnt know but i might be pregnant so i may be finding out soon Nicole2, 20
FL USA I can't really answer this question because I'm not raising any children (yet) but I think that when that does happen, it will probably be the little things like watching my child crawl or play more than anything else. Angela, 18
Bella Vista, AR USA Watching him grow more and more each day. Nicci, 27
Las Vegas, NV USA I could only postulate on this one, but probably filling their head with propaganda. Keri-Jade, 21
Brampton, Ontario CANADA NOT raising a child. Firelady, 23
Dallas, TX USA Seeing them as honorable, successful adults. Jill, 60
Saylorsburg, PA USA Their love. Watching them turn into functioning human beings. (At times I wonder when this transformation is going to completely take hold). BUt it is really neat to watch your child accomplish something that really is important to them and see their glow of happiness from achieving something worth while. Seeing that they make the correct decision/choice, even if it is the harder thing to do. Janet, 44
E. Brunswick, NJ USA I don't have children, so I don't feel qualified to answer. Laura, 37
Lowell, MA USA When they are still a cute little baby. Eric, 19
Beverly Hills, CA USA Helping them grow. Watching them grow. Celeste, 30
Colorado Springs, CO USA