[Potowmack]

That's easy - because the ENTIRE WORLD POPULATION must enjoy their precious little monster as much as mom and dad do. Actually, I think it's just a case of 'misery loves company.'

Another pet peeve of mine is people who refer to children as a "miracle."

Anything that can be done by two drunk 16 year-olds with a spotty appreciation of contraception is not a "miracle."

[Junior]

Anything that can be done by two drunk 16 year-olds with a spotty appreciation of contraception is not a "miracle."

I think we have new tagline material here.

[arizonarachel]

Another pet peeve of mine is people who refer to children as a "miracle."

Unless, of course, you've been trying for a very long time to get pregnant. My baby Nicholas, who is no longer with us, will always be a miracle to me, no matter what you might say.

[Atlas Sneezed]

Another pet peeve of mine is people who refer to children as a "miracle."

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...or "our most precious resource."

If there is any resource that is more renewable, I'd like to hear about it.

[Keisha]

It is a miracle, however to those who haven't the insight, like you seem not to have, this is the end of your parents neglect to inspire you to recollecting the microcasms of divinity. Go out in the country sometime, alone, and ask God to change your attitude, "Blessed are the children...."
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[presidio9]

Anything that can be done by two drunk 16 year-olds with a spotty appreciation of contraception is not a "miracle."

Not debating whether children are or are not "miracles," but your reasoning is flawed. Historically, actions that have been termed "miracles" have frequently involved less than awe-inspiring participants.