The Life of a Parent: as Told by Michael Scott

Mar 18

The Office is probably the best show ever made. The characters are relatable and entertaining to watch, but Michael Gary Scott, the regional manager at the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin takes the cake! He has a way of relating to almost any situation or life event that you are going through.

Parenthood brings about a lot of emotions and feelings. If you're a seasoned parent, new parent, about to become a parent, or not one at all. The following is a description to explain the highs, the lows, and the utter confusion. Without further ado, let's see what Michael Scott has to say about parenting.

Newborns:

It doesn't matter how many baby books you have read, you are lost. Every. Single. Day. The tiredness has set in and you are unable to form complete sentences.

Toddlers:

The chaos has taken over, and the house has been a tornado. Which walls or furniture have they colored on today? How about the screaming at the top of their lungs because they think it’s “funny”. Germs have now become a constant, they are everywhere and there is no way to contain them.

Elementary School:

The amount of energy that runs through their bodies is incredible. They wanna go to the park, the pool, their friends, around the block, and all over the house. The desire to be spun in circles increases, and the ground is lava becomes the new favorite game.

Middle School:

While I may not have middle school or high school kids yet, I work with them, so I feel like I have at least a little bit of authority in the matter.

The hormones are raging and the confusion for life has set in. They are now ready to start figuring out who they really are.

High School:

Though there are moments of love and friendship, there are just as much, if not more of being their enemy. Parents become the target of all anger and frustration.