This Is Not the Stereotype You Are Looking For

I don't have anything against stereotypes. They are simply how our brains are wired. Without stereotypes we would not be able to function in the world. Our brain would be overloaded with new information every second of every day and all we would be able to do is process that information. The problem with stereotypes comes when you are presented with information that varies from the stereotype and you do not adjust your model of that person or thing to account for it. All that being said this blog is really about a stereotype that has been applied to me that I find rather funny.

The set up for this is that I am really good at taking care of kids. I have a combination of patients, mental and physical strength and love for children that makes it fairly easy for me. I'm by no means perfect but it's definitely a talent I have. Kay will tell you that I am better at taking care of the kids than her. Which is what makes this stereotype all the funnier.

Whenever I am out with both kids all by myself it is not uncommon for someone, usually a lady and older than me, to look at me and say, "got your hands full today?"

No one ever has ever said that to Kay when she is out with both kids.

Bill Page busting stereotypes!