Mothers vs. Fathers: In the Public Eye
Left: At the scene of the crime; Right: Celebrating Father of the Year Being a mother and a casual observer of the human race, it warrants me the right to shed light on the interesting public response to parents out and about with their children. A battle of Mothers vs. Fathers, if you will. Thankfully it isn't actually a competition. Because there is a clear "winner"....and it isn't me. Let's start with an the average bus ride experience. As I board the bus, baby strapped to my front; toddler pushing his way through the sea of legs, it is business as usual. No one notices my existence or offers a seat. The only time an eye is lifted is if one (or both) of the children makes a scene. And these once avoidant eyes now contain harsh scrutiny. Most looks have a bonus "tsk-tsk" noise to accompany them. I am so lucky to have the "village" there to help. Now swap the mother with the father in the above scenario and...