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I wanted to blog today about something I know a lot about. I wanted to provide valuable information for those of you that happen to be working today, but maybe you’re looking for something to read to pass the time before taking off on Thanksgiving break. This might not be either of those things, but this is what I’ve come up with.

There are two things I spend a majority of my days doing, so these are by default my areas of expertise. That’s not to say I’m an expert in the sense you may think I’m referring, but I am an expert according to Webster (having, involving, or displaying special skill or knowledge derived from training or experience). I have the training and experience in both areas and I’m enlightened with new knowledge every day, bringing me closer and closer to being a true expert in these two fields. So what are the two fields? Client Service and Parenting.

As   As much as I try to separate these two things each day, it has become more apparent to me that I basically do one thing all day, just in different environments. Call it client service or call it parenting, I’m basically trying to appease other people while inserting my own belief of what is right or wrong for them. Before I go any further, let me say that I in no way think that clients are childlike in their behavior or mental capacity. I’m merely using this comparison of children and clients to provide a humorous twist to my daily life. With that said, I’ve compiled my Top Ten list of things I deal with as a parent that really translates well to my role as a client service rep.

          1.  I like to see my kids happy. When they’re happy, it makes my life much better. (FYI, none of these photos are my kids)

         2. I like to give my kids what they want when it aligns with my beliefs about what is right for them.  

         3. At times I give my kids what they want despite my belief that it’s wrong for them.

         Sometimes it’s to show them that I was right, sometimes it’s because they keep asking for it over and over. They almost always realize they didn’t really want what they thought they wanted.

          4. My kids generally think they’re right about things despite the abundance of life experiences I have to the contrary.

          5. My kids like to have things right now.

          6. I gain respect from my children by treating them well, listening to their problems and being there in times of trouble.

          7. Discipline is important to me when dealing with my kids. If I don’t correct them, I fail as a parent. And I do it for them even when it hurts to do so.

          8. Even when I’m upset or disagree with my kids, I don’t love them any less.

          9. I’m allowed to be upset with my kids, but they’re still my kids and I’ll defend them in any way possible. So don’t ever let me hear you talk bad about them, even if they do weird things.

          10.  Last but not least, I want to be my kids’ hero.

          Happy Thanksgiving everyone, go eat some turkey and watch some football... and be thankful!