Books Quote by amy fusselman
““People can read books and watch children at the same time . . . Of course, both the reading of the books and the watching of the children will be performed in a way best described as half-assed. If you want to read your book in a non-half-assed way, you have to wait until your child is in kindergarten, or you must pay someone to watch your child while you read your book. Even then, however, you must not read the book in your home because the child will find you and jump on you and make reading impossible. You must leave your home, leave your yard, leave your street. You must drive to a cafe in town to read your book. You must run and hide from your child as if your child is serving you a subpoena. This is not insane. It does not make you bad if you do this.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Parenting and Personal Time, 2010
Balancing childcare and personal interests often forces parents to seek separate spaces for uninterrupted activities.
In simple terms: Parents need dedicated time away from kids for focused tasks.
Key Takeaway
Create a regular, child‑free routine.
Themes
parenting
balance
personal time
Mood
frustrated
determined
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- café reading
- scheduled childcare
- quiet workspace
- home vs. public space
Key Concepts
time management
boundary setting
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you carve out focused time without external help?
- What low‑cost alternatives exist for uninterrupted reading?
A Different Perspective
Finding quiet time may be costly or impractical for some families.
