Possible Clues:

• In a state of excitement, holding on, though having a job rearing
• Skill for moms and dads
• *Child-rearing --> Living as a tenant
• Breathing heavily, eating fries on a regular basis? It's what dad might be doing
• Bringing up issue?
• The old man not in his own place minding offspring?
• Overseeing a child's development, say
• Subject of advice from Dr. Spock or Dr. Phil
• Father paying a landlord for a tough job?
• Office assistant in tenanted property bringing up kids