Monday, October 22, 2007

Parenting Rule #1: Stay on the offensive

In line at the small grocery store in Nevada City, behind a mother and her two preteen sons. Mom and younger boy are in conversation, and mom is growing increasingly irritated with what son is saying . . .

Mom [exasperated]: That's the wrong thing to say! I don't know how many times I have to tell you!
Son [in a reasonable tone]: You've never told me.
Mom [same tone as before]: I shouldn't have to tell you! You should know it yourself!

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