[biotech]

Jeez, it's just an expression. They're just saying that it would be way easier to not have to worry about kids at home right now. You're reading way to far into it. They are not saying that they would literally want to trade places, which should be obvious from the statement "I wouldn't give up my kids for anything"

[dumpsterdiver]

That doesn't change the fact that it's still painful to hear when you're wallowing in misery alone. I second this. Say what you mean.