This speaks loudly to all who think motherhood is “just a….” It’s time the world recognizes all the moms and dads who take the role of raising children – our future leaders – it is by far one of the most important roles a human being can take on. Enjoy!
cate b
A woman named Emily renewing her driver’s licence at the Transport office was asked by the clerk to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. “What I mean is,” explained the clerk, “do you have a job, or are you just a ……? “Of course I have a job,” snapped Emily. “I’m a Mum.” “We don’t list ‘Mum’ as an occupation…… ‘housewife’ covers it,” said the clerk emphatically.
I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same situation, this time at our local police station. The Clerk was obviously a career woman, poised, efficient, and possessed of a high sounding title like, “Official Interrogator” or “Town Registrar.” “What is your occupation?” she probed. What made me say it, I do not know…
The words simply popped out.”I’m a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.” The clerk…
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it is by far one of the most important roles a human being can take on.
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