The author expresses his disappointment and potential regret over having a child, as his six-year-old daughter refuses to dance with him at a Bar Mitzvah. The author had envisioned a special daddy-daughter dance moment, with elaborate choreography or at least a simple sway, but his daughter is more interested in spinning with her older cousin.
The author reflects on the various reasons people choose to have children, such as experiencing affection, fulfilling a biological imperative, celebrating love, or expressing hope. However, the author's sole motivation was to have a child he could dance with at catered events and impress strangers with their cuteness.
Frustrated by his daughter's lack of interest, the author tries various tactics, including bribes and guilt-tripping, but to no avail. He contemplates whether he regrets having a child, though he denies it when asked directly. In the end, the author resigns himself to partnering with his daughter's older cousin, determined to outperform his own child on the dance floor.
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