If you think having a kid makes you re-evaluate your priorities in life, have an autistic kid (excuse me, "child with autism"). Absorbing the fact that your child has a life-long disorder suddenly makes you re-evaluate and re-order your priorities. Actually, having a child with autism meant my priorities were re-evaluated and re-ordered for me.

If you think having a kid makes you re-evaluate your priorities in life, have an autistic kid— absorbing the fact that your child has a life-long disorder makes you re-evaluate and re-order your priorities, yessirree. Actually, having an autistic kid meant my priorities were re-evaluated and re-ordered for me.