Venting

I am sick and tired of people telling me that "When you have your own kids, you'll understand, you'll think differently." And "Believe me, as a parent, I'm telling you this is the way it is." As if my opinions/feelings/beliefs aren't valid until I have children! As if I'm less capable as a teaching professional because I'm not a parent yet.

I know I have a lot to learn in the realm of parenthood, and I know that some of my ideas about things will change. But I do work with 570 children 9 months out of the year, I've been teaching professionally for over 4 years, nannied for multiple families, worked with children all over the world in various circumstances, etc. etc, so I don't think I will be too surprised about things, esp certain issues that have come up lately. And I don't think my opinions on those certain issues will change much.

It would just be nice to be respected enough for who I am now, rather than who I'll be later. After all, what if I never have kids? Does that mean I would be less respected by others? If so, then that is downright discrimination and is just plain wrong!

Comments

Alyssa/Jo said…
Yeah, those types of comments may apply to me since my experience with children is about zero. You on the other hand could probably say, "Until you teach 570 children 9 months out of the year, have taught professionally for over 4 years, nannied for multiple families, worked with children all over the world in various circumstances, etc. etc, you'll understand."

You are awesome SarahLynn!
May 11, 2011 at 9:28 AM
Stacy Lynn said…
You're amazing and your children will be too. Obviously some people you interact with do not know you as well as they think. I do hope when you become a parent you stick it to them and show you do not waver on your opinions/feeling/beliefs. That will be awesome!
May 11, 2011 at 12:08 PM
cardwellclan said…
I am so sorry! Why do people do that? Doesn't EVERYONE hate that?! That is annoying. Yell at them, but in a polite, professional way. Sigh, don't really yell, I guess I shouldn't be telling you that :) Love ya lots Sarah--you are amazing!

Becky
May 11, 2011 at 1:22 PM
Unknown said…
The real test will be if you ever say that to me AFTER you have kids ;-) ha ha ha ha. It might be a hard thing not to say...
May 13, 2011 at 6:30 PM

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