Advantages Of Having Children: 7 Surprising Benefits Of Being A Parent

Many couples decide to remain childless because of their perceived disadvantages of parenthood. However, there are also many surprising benefits of being a parent. Here are some of the most unexpected ones.

1. More Motivation To Sleep Early

One of the best benefits of being a parent is getting proper motivation to sleep earlier at night. Being a parent will exhaust you but this can also help you get adequate sleep every night.

2. A Great Way To Eat Sweets

Eating too many sweets is dangerous for the health. However, having a cheat day when you can eat lots of sweets once in a while is more excusable when you have kids to share them with.

3. Excuse To Skip Unwanted Events

"Don't want to drive five hours to your family reunion? Nope, can't make it because your 5-year-old has a can't-miss soccer practice," Scary Mommy shares. "The excuses are endless."

Baby Aria was born on the side of I-77. We're talking w/ the mom and CMPD officers who helped deliver her. @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/wd4mTilvdJ

— Alexa Ashwell (@AlexaWSOC9) May 5, 2016

4. Excuse For Being Late

It can be pretty hard for childless people to make up a good excuse why they got late to a meeting or a party. When you become a parent, it will be harder not to make up a good excuse.

5. Quicker Airport Line

Having kids is not always an inconvenience. "No one wants to listen to a toddler meltdown while trapped in the airport security line," Scary Mommy explains. "Thankfully, there is the Family Line."

6. You Can Be Funny Again

Kids do not have the most sophisticated sense of humor. Your childish and corny jokes can become appreciated by your children.

7. A Great Escape

One of the most useful benefits of being a parent is you can leave the scene earlier than you did before. When a party gets boring or when a conversation becomes awkward, you can always excuse yourself because of your parenting responsibilities.