Parents Just Don't Understand

I am going to write a book about parenting that has like tips and suggestions. Here is a top ten list to get me started.

1. Yes, your child needs to be at school every day unless they are puking or have a fever.
2. Your child should have a bed time. An early bedtime. Like before 9:00!
3. Adult television shows are inappropriate for children.
4. There are ratings on video games for a reason.
5. There are ratings on movies for a reason.
6. When you smoke in your house and/or car, not only do your child and all of his/her belongings reek of smoke, but you are also killing them!
7. Homework is important and needs to be completed every night. After school sports are not an excuse for incomplete homework.
8. It is YOUR responsibility to make sure your child makes it to school on time.
9. Children learn to take responsibility for their actions when they see their parents do the same.
10. Teachers are not paid to be your babysitter, personal assistant, therapist and/or friend.

I could make this a top 20 or 30 list easily, but I'll save it for the book. I'm thinking the title should be something like: Parenting for Dummies...