[Though Haise hasn't raised children, he has dealt with looking after subordinates in their late teens... So he figures that gave him some experience. To that end he doesn't argue the point.

But as far as gains go...]

Sometimes we grow from challenges in ways we can't foresee. And it's tougher to deal with threats when you've got something you need to protect, aside from yourself, wouldn't you say?

[Those challenges could yield some growth]