chicagodads

(Today’s caveat lector: when you are being impeached, wow the good citizenry and shame your critics by quoting some epic poetry and casting yourself as a hero for the widows, orphans and elderly.)

part of a multi-series essay:

We need to make a space for men to be allowed into the best school of infancy and young childhood, the most pragmatic and hands-on training for applied parenthood: baby-sitting gigs. We will not rest until the best and brightest of our men enter into this vital work-force and internship. In fact, as far as internships are concerned, this is a pretty sweet deal: five dollars an hour plus everything you can eat. It’s like your parents are paying for your degree, only you don’t have to even pretend to listen to them or go to class. You should, however, not leave a mess or put your feet on the furniture or make yourself comfortable. And there’s that thing about you having the ultimate responsibility for some child’s life for a few hours.