My son was born somewhat late in my life and I just found myself really feeling like I didn't want to miss out on being a parent and being with him, and not wanting a situation where I was constantly pulled back and forth between being present, and having all these other pressures and considerations
Then it was that were passed the laws restricting emancipation and prohibiting education.
I always work from an outline, so I know all the of the broad events and some of the finer details before I begin writing the book.