Parenthood is often portrayed as a challenging and stressful endeavor, but that depiction isn't an accurate reflection of the whole experience of parenthood. The recent advisory on parental stress by Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has sparked a debate about the true nature of raising children in today's world. Wendy Wang from the Institute of Family Studies emphasizes that while acknowledging the difficulties, parenting brings a world of benefits into people's lives that should not be overlooked.