Reply #18: You are who you are

[sandnsea]

Some kids appreciate the rare adult who talks to them on an adult level. So if you feel like doing that, go for it. If not, the basic perfunctories that you'd give to any other human in the house are more than enough. "Are you having fun over the holidays?" "Did you help decorate?" Of course, a 2 year old is a bit young for that, so a simple hello nameofkid, will do. They're so self involved they won't notice you much, if they don't see you often.

As for having kids of your own, if you don't feel it, skip it. If you want to enjoy older children, become a big brother/sister or scout leader or children's museum volunteer or something. People should live their lives the way they want to.