Remodeling: The Greatest Challenge in Parenting
It's a story that has been told and retold a thousand times. A man reads an ad on Craig's List about a classic car for sale. He rushes over, full of excitement mixed with anxiety, to inspect the car in question. The man arrives and is led to a shed where the outline of a car can be made out under a large brown tarp. His mouth is dry with anticipation as the dusty tarp is pulled back, revealing the shell of what used to be a beautiful piece of engineering. As the man looks over the car, the rust, dents, and torn upholstery catch his eye. Lifting the hood, it is clear that the car hasn't been started in years, suggesting that many parts will need to be replaced. After finishing his inspection, the man hands the owner a wad of cash and begins making preparations to have his purchase hauled to his garage. Over the subsequent months and years, the man spends countless hours working on the car. Finally the day arrives when the restoration job is complete and the man sta