If my 15 year old daughter tried that on me (she wouldn’t, she’s too smart for that), I’d sign the doc as Nigel Tufnel. Then I’d say “you’re past 11.” However, knowing her smarts, she’d probably bring in something like a Stranger Things Eleven Clause. No kidding, she wants to be a lawyer!
When I was little I would occasionally try to duplicate Calvin’s conduct in strips like this in order to harass my parents. My understanding of Calvin’s vocabulary was so imperfect that my attempts to channel him were pretty incoherent. This was definitely for the best.
Actually some parts of it form the unwritten but often faced dilemmas that new parents face. What am I doing? and what the h___ should I do now? : ) Our boys are now in their 50’s, doing well, still hugging us a lot, and we still don’t know if what we did answered those questions correctly.
Parenting is a lifetime commitment with tremendous responsibility and requires absolutely no training. Any fool can become a parent, based on what is going on in Washington these days, lots of fools have had kids.
Calvin actually has a point. He wants to use it as an excuse to behave badly and leach off the system when he’s older (like people who claim to not be able to hold a job because of autism or some other condition they weren’t actually diagnosed with) but the idea of would be parents needing to prove some level of competency before having kids does have an appeal.
It would definitely raise the intelligence level of our country, help the environment and destroy welfare. I think that Calvin has the answer for Biden! If it was only 100 years ago for this thought, then we would never had a Biden!
me either.I have never been able to understand why the mere act of procreation is supposed to make people experts at everything from psychology to education.
BE THIS GUY 12 months ago
Dad should be proud, some of his legal skills have rubbed off on Calvin.
dadthedawg Premium Member 12 months ago
Calvin is pretty knowledgeable, when he’s not in school…..
codycab 12 months ago
Because the paper was made by a kid whom hardly anyone takes seriously. That kid being you, Calvin.
californiamonty 12 months ago
Calvin must’ve just seen the Dinosaurs episode where Earl and Fran lost their parenting license!
Dr. Quatermass 12 months ago
If my 15 year old daughter tried that on me (she wouldn’t, she’s too smart for that), I’d sign the doc as Nigel Tufnel. Then I’d say “you’re past 11.” However, knowing her smarts, she’d probably bring in something like a Stranger Things Eleven Clause. No kidding, she wants to be a lawyer!
STEPUP 12 months ago
That’s it, place the blame on someone else!!!!
Bilan 12 months ago
Even if Dad did pay for the counseling, Calvin would still have to do the time.
John Jorgensen 12 months ago
When I was little I would occasionally try to duplicate Calvin’s conduct in strips like this in order to harass my parents. My understanding of Calvin’s vocabulary was so imperfect that my attempts to channel him were pretty incoherent. This was definitely for the best.
Charliegirl Premium Member 12 months ago
Anyone ever wonder what kind of a father Calvin may grow up to be? Mmmmmmmm.
Macushlalondra 12 months ago
Someone must be doing something right. Calvin is awfully young to be using words like perpetuity and ineptitude.
M2MM 12 months ago
Neither do I. :D
figuratively speaking 12 months ago
If I were Calvin’s dad, I’d demand a refund.
sandpiper 12 months ago
Actually some parts of it form the unwritten but often faced dilemmas that new parents face. What am I doing? and what the h___ should I do now? : ) Our boys are now in their 50’s, doing well, still hugging us a lot, and we still don’t know if what we did answered those questions correctly.
Imagine 12 months ago
I completely agree with Calvin on this one. And I’m a father.
jagedlo 12 months ago
It was an interesting idea, in theory, Calvin…however, in real life…
Ol' me 12 months ago
These days, I think that would be a good idea.
Just-me 12 months ago
I’m sort of surprised that Calvin could sit down after that stunt…
Paul D Premium Member 12 months ago
You need a license to drive a car. Having a kid is MUCH more dangerous to society.
rossevrymn 12 months ago
Calvin might be onto something here.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member 12 months ago
Probably the same reason people don’t have to sign a waiver to swim in the ocean. Life! Live it at your own risk.
wschott 12 months ago
This is where Dad says, “You are not my first time parenting. Shhh, don’t tell Mom.”
Count Olaf Premium Member 12 months ago
The Count wonders if Jeffrey Dahmer’s father had to sign one of those? For his sake, The Count hopes not.
aerotica69 12 months ago
Another Calvin truism.
proclusstudent 12 months ago
The contract as written is invalid, as it lacks consideration. Consideration here means a contract has to give something to both parties.
BiggerNate91 12 months ago
Is it some kind of law that dads have to read everything out loud? My dad’s just like that.
klapre 12 months ago
How does he get so much expression in Calvin’s face in the last panel with just a few lines? That’s some talent.
Bruce1253 12 months ago
Parenting is a lifetime commitment with tremendous responsibility and requires absolutely no training. Any fool can become a parent, based on what is going on in Washington these days, lots of fools have had kids.
PaulAbbott2 12 months ago
I can imagine my father’s reaction if I handed him a paper like that. Whee.
The Wolf In Your Midst 12 months ago
Unfortunately, the only requirement nature has is the ability to rub the prerequisite parts together.
Can't Sleep 12 months ago
Calvin is right, though I don’t think it would stand up in court.
yangeldf 12 months ago
Calvin actually has a point. He wants to use it as an excuse to behave badly and leach off the system when he’s older (like people who claim to not be able to hold a job because of autism or some other condition they weren’t actually diagnosed with) but the idea of would be parents needing to prove some level of competency before having kids does have an appeal.
mckeonfuneralhomebx 12 months ago
It would definitely raise the intelligence level of our country, help the environment and destroy welfare. I think that Calvin has the answer for Biden! If it was only 100 years ago for this thought, then we would never had a Biden!
KEA 12 months ago
me either.I have never been able to understand why the mere act of procreation is supposed to make people experts at everything from psychology to education.
eced52 12 months ago
Because no one would ever have a kid if you had to sign one of those.
mistercatworks 12 months ago
However, if you do sign such a document, you are clearly unfit to be a parent. :)
Geezer 12 months ago
Something similar is happening to Danae:
https://assets.amuniversal.Com/706b03b04e69013c1fd1005056a9545d
g04922 12 months ago
LOL… Now Dad needs to get Calvin to sign the “Parental Hold Harmless Agreement”. Too funny…
Laird Nelson 12 months ago
I like that he’s vacuuming.
wiley207 12 months ago
The dad probably also wondered, “How does Calvin manage to write these when he does badly in school?”
Robert4170 12 months ago
Calvin has a remarkable vocabulary for someone who prefers to read comic books and hates school.
smsrt 12 months ago
I’ve said it before, but I suspect that Calvin will someday own the world.
lindz.coop Premium Member 12 months ago
As a former CPS worker and now therapist, Calvin does have a point.