Being a parent is a very big job  –  it differs greatly from the job that you do for an occupation but both are demanding and require you to give your all.    Much like the job you do for a profession that you must earn your salary,  as a parent you must work for and have to earn the love and trust of your child.  A day job should be something you enjoy doing, that challenges, stimulates and satisfies you.  As a parent the job requirements are endless, certainly challenging and the satisfaction comes with the love you get in return.  The rewards of parenting come with the joy in a child’s face when you come home  after a long day or the hug they give you for no reason at all, or the sound of their laughter when you play with them.  These precious moments are a child’s way of saying “thanks for a job well done. I love you”.