No, this post is not about helicopter parents. Although as parents, we are always walking that tight rope trying to determine when to loosen the reins and when to hold on for dear life, this post is not about “hovering” around our kids. This post is actually referring to the perpetual question of what to do when entering a public restroom and faced with the decision of whether to sit down or test your skills at going about your business from 2 inches above the comfort of the toilet seat.

To Hover or Not to Hover:

Well, this new video puts it all in perspective and basically says do what you want, but as far as protecting yourself from germs, it’s pretty much a lost cause. It’s disturbing to think that your cutting board is probably even more disgusting than the public washroom. Yuck!