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pondering population growth

As we were driving to the ballet class for my 12 year old, we passed a lot where trees were cut to make room for some kind of construction. Here is how our conversation went:

me: Oh, they cleared this lot
her: More trees cut - it bothers me
me: Well, we need places to live
her: The problem is that we are multiplying too fast
me: Maybe I shouldn't have had you?
her: No, I like that part mama


We both smiled and moved on to discuss some other pressing problem our world might be facing :)

Comments

bindu said…
It's great she's thinking deeper though. Population should only expand within set boundaries or we will lose nature altogether.
March 18, 2009 at 8:59 AM
Sylvia K said…
She is a deep thinker for her age. Your post reminded me of when my girls were taking ballet and we use to have similar conversations on the way to and from. There have been several posts today where people are looking back -- maybe it's the current times, almost anything looks better than right now!! Hope you're having a great week!
March 18, 2009 at 9:39 AM
Deb said…
Hi ~ I miss the impromptu conversations I had when my kids were younger and lived at home. Treasure these times.
March 18, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Lori ann said…
Thank you for sharing this, these are the moments to treasure.
March 18, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Samosas for One said…
I wonder why your site says I haven't updated my blog in 2 weeks?
March 18, 2009 at 10:11 PM
karen said…
It reminds me so much of the "car chat" with the boys when they were little, and it was just the 3 of us, or even just me and one or the other of them. Always precious moments which make me smile..
March 18, 2009 at 10:51 PM
Tillybud said…
Putting the world to rights - I like it.
March 19, 2009 at 8:34 AM
Samosas for One said…
I saw your comment. My mom makes really good chocolate burfi. I'll send you some for Diwali this year! :)
March 19, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Samosas for One said…
I think you, me and Soul Aperture should all display pictures of our furry family members since they all sort of look alike.
March 23, 2009 at 9:41 AM
Angela said…
Yes, the earth is getting populated more and more. But if each child were loved like yours and ours, the world would still be right!
March 25, 2009 at 3:31 AM
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