And you know what, Rachel?
If you look after *my* kids and I look after *yours*, we *both* have a job.
If we both look after our own kids, neither one of us has a job... That IS 
weird, isn't it?!

Warmly,

Marianne (who should go to bed, the time being 0.55, but is still thrilled 
about her credentials ;o))

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rachel O'Leary" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008 12:33 PM
Subject: Re: [LACTNET] attachment parenting/daycare


> Imagine this: shampooing poodles is a job; selling ringtones is a job; 
> raising mink is a job; selling debt is a job; gambling with other 
> peoples' money is a job; raising the next generation of nurses,  miners, 
> farmers, etc - that's not a job.
> Growing sugarbeet to coat pills, that's a job; making pigs fat is a  job; 
> growing the only necessary food for human beings - that's not a  job, 
> that's a leisure activity.
> Arranging sauce in a fancy swirl on a plate is a job; flipping burgers  is 
> a job; delivering essential food to young consumers in a way that  gives 
> them exercise and emotional security - that's not valuable,  that's just 
> for fun.

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