I think children are fascinating and wonderful creatures, and I enjoy them in small doses. Having to spend a lot of time with them would drive me mad. I'm with you, Nora, I am in awe of people who love and want to be parents and caretakers and teachers. We're not awful, it's just the way we're wired up.
You know, with the exception of one deadly and unpredictable midget, this girl is the smallest cargo I've ever had to transport. Yet by far the most troublesome. Does that seem right to you?
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Zenkitty - Nov 22, 2014 5:28:05 pm PST #14535 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Cashmere - Nov 22, 2014 5:39:17 pm PST #14536 of 30002
Now tagless for your comfort.
My niecephews are assholes!
Any parent that is honest will tell you their kids are assholes sometimes. Mine are. I am glad Louis CK gave me permission to admit this in public and not feel guilty.
My job as a parent is to get them to *mostly* not be an asshole when they are adults.
askye - Nov 22, 2014 5:42:40 pm PST #14537 of 30002
Thrive to spite them
Being able to work at an Apple storeally could be cool but I think the closest one is in NH. There might be a closer oNE in NY but I doubt it.
I'm not really an Apple person. I own a nano. I don't remember the last time I used it. But I've gotten good enough at explain and demonstratin them some customers think I own one.
I'm not adverse to owning but the only laptop that appeals to me is the 15" Pro with the graphics card and that is so far out of my price range.
Nora Deirdre - Nov 22, 2014 5:43:04 pm PST #14538 of 30002
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
My job as a parent is to get them to *mostly* not be an asshole when they are adults.
Heh. Valuable work you're doing!
DavidS - Nov 22, 2014 6:00:55 pm PST #14539 of 30002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
My job as a parent is to get them to *mostly* not be an asshole when they are adults.
Pretty much.
Connie Neil - Nov 22, 2014 6:03:19 pm PST #14540 of 30002
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As annoyed as I get with the cat demanding things, I dread to think what I would do confronted with a kid's demands, with the addition of the behavior. Shadow may miss the litter box, but he's not drawing on the wall with his shit.
Steph L. - Nov 22, 2014 6:23:00 pm PST #14541 of 30002
I look more rad than Lutheranism
I just, wow, I really don't get it. I am in awe of parents and caretakers. This is not to disparage parents, I just feel more like an awful person and Mr. Burns style inhuman, unfeeling type of thing.
You're in my brain. And you aren't (WE aren't) Mr. Burns. We're people who realized that parenthood is not the right thing for us. And it's a great good thing when people who aren't suited for parenthood are able to realize that and not cave to family/societal pressure (especially as women).
I deeply admire my friends and family who are parents. It's a wonderful thing to see (flea's family comes to mind -- I love watching flea and her DH with Casper and Dillo). But I'm also infinitely grateful that I realized I should never be a parent.
meara - Nov 22, 2014 6:25:27 pm PST #14542 of 30002
My job as a parent is to get them to *mostly* not be an asshole when they are adults.
I think this is a good plan.
Atropa - Nov 22, 2014 7:25:09 pm PST #14543 of 30002
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But I'm also infinitely grateful that I realized I should never be a parent.
Right there with you. I love my goddaughters to bits, my friends' kids are delightful, but I am very, VERY glad I'm not responsible for any of them 24/7.
Nora Deirdre - Nov 23, 2014 3:53:34 am PST #14544 of 30002
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
I just hate thinking that my own niecephews are not delightful at all.
Signed, I am currently hiding in my room and trying to summon the courage to go out there and engage with them.