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Wednesday, 23 January 2013

Subversive Parent Double Standards

My 'one good thing today': Grandpa had time to watch Zuul while I had a little shop therapy.

We're presently living near a high school. Walking home from my baby escape, I noticed a sign posted on a telephone pole.

"Don't like homework? I DO!!!"

Then the details to get homework done for a cost.

Now, Zuul is no where near school age, so I have a while to worry about such shenanigans. But, I had to ask myself, if I busted her paying someone to do her homework, would I be upset? Yup! Grounded 'til grad. Big life lessons regarding cheating and responsibility.

But if she were the one who offered to exchange homework for money? The responsible parent in me would, of course, reprimand. I have to admit, though, I'd be a bit proud of her entrepreneurial spirit and that she actually likes homework. Certainly not a trait she'll be inheriting from me. I would probably even start asking her for financial and career advice.

2 comments:

  1. I am going take 15% off the top. Parent HST and teach her taxes suck.

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    1. Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce Subversive Dad.

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