AMC Because Im the Child Here and I Said So

Parenting is a competitive sport these days. With all the pressure on the modern parent, a little comic relief is not just welcome; its a matter of survival. Because Im the Child Here and I Said So offers a much-needed hilarious first-aid kit for parents of all types.

Between the fat stacks of parenting books designed to engender paranoia and hyper-competitiveness, and the culture that demands everyone must have it all, todays parents dont stand a chance.Because Im the Child Here and I Said So by cartoonist Pat Byrnes is a gleeful send-up of modern parenting: the obsession, the sport, the pseudo science, and all the maddening challenges parenting presents.

Each full-color cartoon features a smart punch line that will make you smile (or wince in recognition):

A birthday party? Didnt we already do that kind of crap with your older sister?

I couldnt find a sitter, so I got a video.

Just remember, son, it doesnt matter whether you win or lose-unless you want Daddys love.

Be advised, if you find yourself relating to any of the parents in this book, you need to chill out. Fortunately, Because Im the Child Here and I Said So is the antidote to all your parenting woes. Whether you keep it for your own sanity or give it to a desperate parent, the cartoons of Pat Byrnes will delight and amuse.

• Dimensions: 6.2 x 6.1
• 96 pages