However, as I have been called a glorified babysitter and told I was silly for being at university for 3 years "just to get a degree in nappy changing", by people who have asked me what I do, I got a bit upset and couldn't articulate myself properly. But, I agree, so thank you for posting that!
Wow, that's just plain rude - and as I said, just because I don't feel that educating my 22 month old is of as much importance at this age, doesn't mean I don't value the job her carers so. Quite the opposite. I wonder if the person who made that comment to you had children in care?