Parenting: Not Just A Job But An Adventure
Genuine | April 14I stole that tagline but it seemed appropriate. I was running through some of my RSS search feeds, and came upon an article at CNNMoney.com that talks about the 10 best jobs. Obviously absent from this list is “Parenting”. Then as I thought through the ten jobs listed, I noticed that they actually did list parenting in the top ten. The only thing missing was the term. As a parent, I think I have performed each of these duties.
- Software Engineer - Have you seen some of the videogames these kids play?
- Market Research Analyst - It happens as soon as you find out she is pregnant.
- College Professor - If you don’t think that you need to teach Philosophy 101, try discussing “What is Art?” with my daughter.
- Computer IT Analyst - Ever try hooking up one of those game players? How about getting something gooey unstuck from the DVD player?
- Financial Adviser - “Now son I would love to buy you that $300 toy but we are saving for your college fund.”
- Real Estate Appraiser - How are we going to fit all of these kids in a house built for 2?
- Human Resources Manager - Are you kidding? My kids get the best benefits on the planet, all paid for in advance!
- Pharmacist - I have so many bottles of Amoxicillan I keep finding it difficult to remember the dosage for which child.
- Physician Assistant - I can do a thorough examination of (insert screaming child’s name) and diagnose (insert terrible accident involving negligent child)
- Psychologist - I’ve been keeping my wife from going postal for years!
Lawyer made it to the list as number 37 in the top 50. I would add that to the list, because I am constantly mediating fights and judging the suspect after they have made a victim.
Parenting is an all encompassing job and the pay sucks! (I’ve yet to figure out how to invoice my children) Why do we do it? The benefits package.
