Rite of passage of being a parent

To become a parent, there is no college program that you can take and graduate from. Good thing now one could attend a seminar how to take care of a baby or toddler, or even join a support group. However, teachers (or trying to be) can come from anywhere from your neighbors, older relatives, friends who have older kids especially your own mother and mother-in-law who share their experiences how they raised their child/children. But to really experience raising a child or children firsthand and make decisions based on what you think is right and good for your kid/s are what really matters. All the cries and shriek to sweet smiles and giggles covers the initial part of being a mom, and still there's a long way to go. Every parent got to walk through this rite of passage, eventhough it is often exciting and scary at the same time.