@le_inferno There are many people here who appreciate kids, and many who do not. Have you not seen some of the past questions about kids acting up in public? ;)
I think most stages of childhood are fascinating. If all babies did was poop and cry, they wouldn’t be so sweet. Yes, they do that, but having that little person be so dependent on you and seeing how that baby grows and responds to love and care is an amazing experience. Toddlers are a challenge, and three year olds (forget the terrible twos, the threes are worse) can drive a person crazy but the explosion of language, creativity, and imagination at that age is just incredible. At that age, kids are interested in just about everything and spending time with them lets you experience again the wonder of seeing the world for the first time. As they grow and learn more, develop their own ideas and opinions, and start to navigate challenges on their own, it can be very rewarding for a parent.
Yes, there are plenty of brats and plenty of parents who, to put it nicely, have priorities that may confuse the rest of us. But in general I think kids can be wonderful. A little kid straight out of the bathtub in cozy pajamas, cuddled up next to you to read a book, a little hand patting your cheek, a little head resting on your shoulder, or a hand that automatically reaches up to hold yours when you walk together…it makes the sleepless nights, spit up, and inevitable temper tantrums worth it. And if you have a sick sense of humor like me, even the temper tantrums can be very funny as long as they aren’t in public. I have to try very hard not to laugh when my youngest gets upset and cries, “Fine! I’ll never eat again and just die for the rest of my life!”