As much as I agree with you in theory about being able to make judgments without being in a given situation, I'd have to disagree specifically about the kids situation.

You might think I'm generalizing, but I know I'm not the only one to think that nothing can prepare you for having kids. It's probably because it's as much a technical situation as it is an emotional situation. And the long-lasting nature of raising kids will impact you in ways you could never have possibly imagined.