Let’s face it, keeping up with the latest trends as a parent is no easy feat. As your focus shifts from what’s trending to cleaning up messes and managing daily chaos, it’s easy to feel like you’ve slipped into uncool territory. I work on a university campus, and I often hear people suggesting I “get with the times”—and honestly, they might be right. Here’s a lighthearted look at how my role as a parent has turned me into a bit of a nerd.
- I might not grasp Snapchat, but I can tackle my kid’s Common Core math homework.
- I’ve never seen a single episode of Orange Is the New Black, yet I can rattle off all the characters from Curious George.
- My version of an entourage? Minions, of course.
- I can’t name a single Kardashian, but I can list numerous dinosaurs.
- While I don’t sport Beats headphones, my KitchenAid mixer is pretty impressive.
- I know way more about My Little Pony: Equestria Girls than I do about the One Direction breakup.
- I have a vague idea of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s divorce but can talk endlessly about Minecraft.
- Ask me about the change from Steve to Joe on Blue’s Clues, but don’t even mention Donald Trump.
- I find myself consuming more leftover bread crusts than organic smoothies.
- I might not sip iced coffee from a mason jar (kids + glass = disaster), but I can one-hand a sippy cup fill like a pro.
- I haven’t heard Kanye West’s latest track, but I know all the lyrics to “Let It Go.”
- I can manage a selfie, but finding the right angle to hide the kid boogers on my shirt? That’s a challenge.
- I know Uber exists, but I’m aware their drivers don’t have car seats.
- My iPhone 6 is mostly deactivated by my toddler, so I’m not up-to-date on apps.
- For me, Netflix and Chill is just putting on Care Bears & Cousins so I can enjoy a moment of peace.
- I haven’t tuned into The Walking Dead, but I can dominate at Plants vs. Zombies.
- I may not understand the terms low key, major key, and lit, but I can fluently speak in puppy, dolphin, and princess languages.
- My knowledge of popular music comes courtesy of Yo Gabba Gabba! and Minecraft mixes.
While I might feel a bit out of the loop, I believe this shift in priorities isn’t a bad thing. Pop culture is always changing, but the joys and challenges of being a parent remain constant. And honestly, I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
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In summary, while parenting might leave you feeling a little out of touch with pop culture, embracing this journey brings its own unique joys and experiences that far outweigh any fleeting trends.