The academic women bloggers have been having an interesting conversation about whether or not the childless should have to accommodate the schedules of faculty members with kids. Should meetings be scheduled around their kids' soccer classes? Do the childless always have to teach the evening classes? Do they have to put up with the kids in the conference rooms?

I have enjoyed reading this discussion, because everyone is completely sane and makes fair points. I walked away from the conversation feeling like everyone made valid arguments and there wasn't a clear winner.

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