My husband reads exactly one thing, Golf Digest, unless you count “do it yourself” handbooks. The English teacher in me has tried repeatedly to pique his interest in reading to no avail. So when I received Guide to Pirate Parenting by Tim Bete, this time I didn’t give him a choice. I knew he would get a kick out of chapters like “How to Convert Your Minivan Into a Pirate Schooner.” Ten minutes later, he was still reading! Guide to Pirate Parenting is one of the funniest books I’ve come across and hands down the best parenting guide anywhere for dads. Here are some highlights:
“If you ask a father ‘Would ye like to raise yer wee children as pirates?’ you’ll get an immediate, enthusiastic ‘Aye, Aye!’ Ask a mother the same question and you’ll get a puzzled, questioning glare…Women have an X chromosome instead of a Y chromosome. Studies show that the primary purpose of the X chromosome is to cross out-and negate- ideas created by beings that posses the Y chromosome.” -Except from the introduction“If your baby doesn’t like to take baths, try making bath time fun! Build a small plank that your baby can use to push dolls into the tub. Your baby will laugh with glee as each doll meets its doom.” -Excerpt from “Baby Pirates-Mapping Out Your Child’s FutureCap’n Billy, co-author of Guide to Pirate Parenting, answers common parenting questions such as, ” My grandmother’s name is ‘Elise’ and she wants us to name our new pirate after he. But I don’t think ‘Elise’ is a good pirate name. Am I right?” And, “I’m worried about my child’s school-lunch program. Is seems the principal doesn’t appreciate it when my pirate steals his classmates’ lunches. What should I do?”
To find the hilarious answers to these and other questions, pick up a copy of A Guide to Pirate Parenting, my new favorite new dad gift. You won’t be sorry.
Cool Tip: Purchase Pirate Parenting directly from the website and receive a signed copy which is a idea for new parents, especially dads of potential pirates.
