Scene - Relia wants to take her food into the living room to eat in front of the TV . . .
FP Gal: No, you have to eat with me in the kitchen.
Relia: Why?
FP Gal: Because this is where civilized people eat.
Relia: Are you cibilised?
FP Gal: Yes.
Relia: (pause) I'm not cibilised!
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And I'm going to disagree with the FP Gal on this one. I'm certain that the Romans, Greeks and other honored civilizations would have eaten in front of the TV if they could. I suspect that their ancestors do today.
2 comments:
Sarah's Parenting Tip # 7:
When you can't come up with a real reason for saying no, just use a big word with complete authority.
I am not cibilized at all. Sigh. Poor Relia. Such a hard life.
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