For starters...

As a child we don't necessarily see what our parents go through to keep you alive. Things that seemed trivial and petty to a child, like why your parents couldn't do things for you or afford things are more evident when you grow up and it becomes your turn. When your a child your priorities are candy, new clothes and what you can get away with. When you become an adult, you get anxiety over making the car payment and keeping your job that is slowly killing you. I am a man nearing thirty, have a wonderful 25 year old wife, a beautiful 1 year old daughter and a son on the way in October! I never imagined the stress that comes with the title of father and it can be just as big of a pain in the ass as it can be a blessing. :)