It seems I’m now fodder for reality television…..
I just received the following email (names obscured to protect the innocent):
Dear Dads,
I’m working with XXX Television with hopes to feature fabulous at-home dad families for several of our upcoming shows. I think that the office mom / at-home dad family dynamic is so inspiring – and through my research I’ve realized that it’s a quickly growing trend across the country!! I came across your information linked trough XXXXXX.com and after speaking with XXX XXXXX about our goals for the show I got the “ok” to scroll through and contact you!!! I know you could be a great resource for me so I hope we can partner together to feature a great family – and a great Super Dad on our shows!
I would LOVE to chat with your or other at-home dads you know to learn about your household philosophy – what systems you have in place and how this arrangement works for your wife, your children, and of course, you! I think it’s a fantastic idea that works so well for lots of families out there…yet still isn’t what most of middle America would consider the “normal” family dynamic. Together we could work to change that!!
I’m hoping to speak to families that have children at least 4 years old and older. There is generous financial compensation involved with our program!
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns – I hope to hear back from you soon!
Best Regards,
XXXXXXX XXXX
Casting Associate Producer
XXX Television
My response…
Dear Scary Television Person,
Thank you for your interest but I’m already playing a supporting role in the reality show that is my life…
Love,
David
Update: It turns out that XXX XXXX actually did NOT give his permission for XXX from XXX Television to contact people in his list.
Yes, the television lady lied. Shocking.
I may have to rethink my decision to obscure names.
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