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When these topics surface in conversations, a common retort is that "people without kids" are often the ones commenting or theorizing about parenthood. Critics argue that outsiders lack the lived experience, thus their opinions should be taken with caution. Ran acknowledges this but emphasizes her personal connection to the topic—it’s not purely theoretical for her. She notes that she's reached a stage in life where she feels more connected to the realities of parenting, as opposed to her mid-20s, when such reflections might have been dismissed as abstract or disconnected.