THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SEXES (Part 342, The Hard Facts of Child-Rearing) — by Steve Nadis
Buoyed by the pseudonymonous (sp?) Flubberwinkle’s comments, I’ve decided to tow a harder line. After all, I am not a “puppy dog”–all bark and no bite. Nor am I “putty” in anyone’s hands or a “pushover,” popover, or turnover. I asserted myself at the first opportunity at “our home away from home” (CVS), telling my little darlings, “No, you CAN’T have that!” Incredulous, as my remark was truly out of character, the girls asked why. “BECAUSE DADDY SAYS SO,” I replied in calm, measured tones. At first they didn’t understand. And then grins formed and the laughter began. “Ah, forget it!” I said, after about 10 seconds. “Go ahead, buy what you want. Take the whole store for all I care.”
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15:50:32
dad ,, dont want the whole store
just some orange flip-flops
with 4×4 traction,,,…ok.?
……and maybe spiderman action figure
and a bears superbowl calendar…..ok
=z= the girls can have the store
Fair enough.
Well, at least you gave it a try. By the way, you’re lucky. The kid I witnessed in the supermarket started bawling after mommy’s reply. Your kids have a great sense of humour!
Thanks FW. I feel as though I failed the first lesson but there’s always tomorrow.