The moment I experienced fatherhood, I was quite sure that there is nothing which could measure preparedness for caring for people so small, infuriating, lovable and demanding. What qualifies a person for being a parent? Perhaps nothing, perhaps far too much for a mere mortal. It is hard to say. However, many in our lifestyle-obsessed culture, are now saying what qualifications a parent requires in order to care for their children. Various measurements for parental qualifications are abounding. Measurements, I might add, that are largely based upon prejudice and snobbery. Hank Stuever, who writes for the Washington Post, provides an example. In his review of “Jon & Kate Plus 8”…