Introducing “Nazi Mom”
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
Typically, when I tell folks what HiveMoms is all about, the reaction comes in one of two ways.
The first is overwhelmingly positive. Grandmas share stories about how babysitting co-ops saved their lives "back in the day". Younger moms hoot with delight. Once, a mother-and-daughter pair pulled up alongside the HiveMobile and motioned for me to wind down my window. Amidst wide grins, they gave me the thumbs up and yelled out "Great Idea"!
Then, there are the naysayer moms. The ones who say "I don't use babysitters. Never. I don't believe in them." I respect their choice, but inside, I go "Whoa, how do you NOT go crazy being with kids 24/7?"
Mine is, of course, the perspective of a future Nazi Mom.
"Mommy, are you going out tonight?"
"Yes, sweetie. Both mommy and daddy are going out tonight."
"But I wanna go with you…" So begins the petulant high-pitched whine.
"You're too young; you have to stay home with the babysitter."
"But I don't wanna!" Big tears welling up.
"Well, that's tough, baby. Deal with it."
Of course, my friends who have kids laugh at me. They've started a bet on how fast Nazi Mom will be eating her words in the coming years.
