It's a Monk's Life for Me... When you look at your little one, your first thought probably isn't "Wow, my child is really suited to life in a monastery!" The truth is, though, that he'd be a great fit at that beautiful Gothic abbey. Why? Well, monks often have to wake up several times a night to pray. Your child already wakes up so, so many times every night (although he prefers playing over praying during his midnight wakeful moments). Thanks to their robes, monks don't really have to worry about trimming their hair, and frankly, your child would be perfectly happy if he never had to get a haircut or use a comb again. Also, many monks choose to support themselves by making jams, candies, and caramels.