Okay, I admit it: Sometimes I like to leave little gems in the online comments section of the NY Times op ed pages. Hey, I’m not proud of it. But some days I can’t help myself. Like today, when there was this article titled “Forget Pancakes. Pay Mothers.” The gist of which is that the monetization of all child care work will solve a whole raft of societal problems and economic injustices. And make moms – in aggregate – happier and more fulfilled.
Which, when you stop and think about it for even half a second, is one of the more outlandish examples of faulty logic on the face of the planet. For some, see, the notion of turning motherhood into a paying proposition is frankly – well, it’s a wee bit horrifying, isn’t it? And in my book, the less we monetize things – anything, everything – then the happier we’ll all be. But maybe that’s just me? Well, me and Bernie Sanders I guess.
In any case, my comment was approved by the NY Times censors in record time. It took all of about 30 seconds. I kid you not. Apparently somebody over there has developed a sense of humor. Either that or – more likely – they’re asleep at the switch. Truth to tell, I really don’t care which. I’m just a glutton for having my words spread abroad in whatever form. I really have no shame. As by now you dear readers are all well aware. Ahem.
So, without further ado…
You can read the full article here. And my comments below.
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| DWolf | Denver, CO Beg to differ on one key point: NOT everybody loves pancakes. Were I to present my better half with pancakes for breakfast on Mothers Day, or any day, I’d be greeted with the sound of the chambering of a large bore round. So, understand that what sounds good based on one’s own experience or preference – be it monetization of child care, or pancakes on the menu – is often a highly risky business. |
Oh, and btw: Happy Mothers Day, dear.
