My kindergarten kid had to get on the bus at a little after 7:30 am in order to get to class at 9:00. And we had to be there to accept him from the driver… in person… at 12:30 (they ran the route one direction in the morning and the other direction after school, and we were near one end of the loop). It was a genuine PITA getting him out the door by then, even though he was in bed by 8:00. He was (and is, 40 years later) not a morning person. By the time it was okay to feed him coffee, we didn’t have to deal with that long bus route anymore.
Just wait Calvin – some day you’ll be grown up with kids of your own and you’ll get to force them to go to school just like your mom and dad do with you now.
By 7 a.m. I was at work for two hours for a good many years. Got home by 2:30 and got a siesta before the girls got home from school. My Lady Wife worked nights and was home by 11:30, missing bedtime except on weekends. She’s the one that got them off to school in the mornings. Thank you dear.
I can answer every question, kiddo: 1. Because you need to learn the basics of knowledge to function in this world. 2. Learning in a group is more effective than learning solo and teaches social skills (This is coming from someone who was home-schooled and public schooled). 3. You have to learn because life always has something new to throw at you and you need to be prepared. 4. No one EVER stays the way they are. Humans are eternally growing and changing from life to death. 5. The point of this is to be a productive member of society since we’re all in this together. 6 and 7. Things are this way because it’s effective. For now. Maybe in the future society will find something more efficient, but this is what definitely works for the time being. Now shut up and go to school and actually try to learn some math.
After the last few days of his insightful artistic expression and cogent ability to describe it, maybe he doesn’t need an education. Then again, Art Major’s aren’t known for obtaining a large salary.
BE THIS GUY almost 5 years ago
She won’t be philosophical at 3:15 pm, either.
codycab almost 5 years ago
She can be philosophical, Calvin. She just chooses not to be.
SHIVA almost 5 years ago
The real world will teach you to be philosophical, some day!!
LeftCoastKen Premium Member almost 5 years ago
One possible reason, Calvin – so you can learn the answers to all of those inane little questions of yours…
Concretionist almost 5 years ago
My kindergarten kid had to get on the bus at a little after 7:30 am in order to get to class at 9:00. And we had to be there to accept him from the driver… in person… at 12:30 (they ran the route one direction in the morning and the other direction after school, and we were near one end of the loop). It was a genuine PITA getting him out the door by then, even though he was in bed by 8:00. He was (and is, 40 years later) not a morning person. By the time it was okay to feed him coffee, we didn’t have to deal with that long bus route anymore.
laughingkitty almost 5 years ago
Just wait Calvin – some day you’ll be grown up with kids of your own and you’ll get to force them to go to school just like your mom and dad do with you now.
fuzzbucket Premium Member almost 5 years ago
She’s stubborn, too.
Orcatime almost 5 years ago
At 7 am, MOST aren’t very philosophical!
BigDaveGlass almost 5 years ago
It’s not any better when you grow up Calvin….
pathfinder almost 5 years ago
By 7 a.m. I was at work for two hours for a good many years. Got home by 2:30 and got a siesta before the girls got home from school. My Lady Wife worked nights and was home by 11:30, missing bedtime except on weekends. She’s the one that got them off to school in the mornings. Thank you dear.
GROG Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Moms never can be philosophical until well after you’ve permanently left the nest the day that happens you will get philosophy up the wazoo.
Purple People Eater almost 5 years ago
Nobody should be very philosophical at 7:00 AM.
Doug Taylor Premium Member almost 5 years ago
At 7:00 AM I’m reading GoComics
jpayne4040 almost 5 years ago
Mom’s philosophic moments are weekdays between 10 am and 2 pm, except during the summer when there are none.
flagmichael almost 5 years ago
She Kant find the time.
rmercer Premium Member almost 5 years ago
It’s not Philosophy when you shout it!
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Yup. Morning is for coffee and growling. Philosophy isn’t really appreciated until tea time.
cubswin2016 almost 5 years ago
No one is very philosophical that early.
jel354 almost 5 years ago
Another possible reason is that the world will not “stay the same” so Calvin should adjust to meet the standards.
LeeCox almost 5 years ago
Me on Monday mornings before I finally start getting ready for work!
Squoop almost 5 years ago
Always love how she throws him out the door.
WCraft Premium Member almost 5 years ago
At 7 AM, I’m stumbling out the door to walk the dog. Not much deep thinking before we head to the coffee shop!
Ahuehuete almost 5 years ago
If this strip was written today, she would drive him to school in her SUV and not toss him out the door.
marilynnbyerly almost 5 years ago
She knows the difference between philosophy and whining, too. Smart mom.
DCBakerEsq almost 5 years ago
Life is like a box of chocolates. If you start early, you can finish them before dinner.
mistercatworks almost 5 years ago
Not Calvin’s mom, of course, but many mom’s get philosophical around happy hour.
Scoutmaster77 almost 5 years ago
Maybe at wine o’clock?
SweetSinger almost 5 years ago
Whining disguised as philosophy
Ermine Notyours almost 5 years ago
She named her son Calvin and she’s not into philosophy?
fix-n-fly almost 5 years ago
She’ll be even less philosophical when she sees your report card, seeing that you probably haven’t done your homework – again!
stuart almost 5 years ago
Why do parents put up with government schools? (Well, we know why Calvin’s do…)
https://www.google.com/search?q=school+makes+me&oq=school+makes+me
Unschool: https://www.unschool.school/
Homeschool: https://hslda.org/content/
Private schools
Imhungry almost 5 years ago
Calvin and I are kindred spirits. We have the same thoughts and regrettably the same faults.
TwilightFaze almost 5 years ago
I can answer every question, kiddo: 1. Because you need to learn the basics of knowledge to function in this world. 2. Learning in a group is more effective than learning solo and teaches social skills (This is coming from someone who was home-schooled and public schooled). 3. You have to learn because life always has something new to throw at you and you need to be prepared. 4. No one EVER stays the way they are. Humans are eternally growing and changing from life to death. 5. The point of this is to be a productive member of society since we’re all in this together. 6 and 7. Things are this way because it’s effective. For now. Maybe in the future society will find something more efficient, but this is what definitely works for the time being. Now shut up and go to school and actually try to learn some math.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 5 years ago
Because, Calvin, you need room to grow and you will change over time. Unless upi are a cartoon character.
57BelAir almost 5 years ago
After the last few days of his insightful artistic expression and cogent ability to describe it, maybe he doesn’t need an education. Then again, Art Major’s aren’t known for obtaining a large salary.