Why many priests are no more likely to encourage boys to become priests than they are to encourage them to smoke cigarettes

Speaking of St. James Church here in Franklin, its current pastor Fr. Paul Stanosz had this post on his weblog. It includes this tidbit on the relative satisfactions of the priesthood and other occupations.

A bus driver can say s/he doesn't really care for his/her work, but that they drive a bus to pay the bills and for thier families. They aren't as compelled to say they find satisfaction in their work because they have other sources of satisfaction (especially spouses and children). Their answer is not an option for priests (though some may find the pay gratifying and are supporting illicit "wives" and children).

Whether due to this hint from Fr. Stanosz or otherwise, I hear that a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter is working on a possible story about priests who've fathered children, and how the Archdiocese of Milwaukee handles these situations.