Parents develop a sixth (and seventh and so on) sense about such things. “Dad, what did you do when you accidentally got the dog onto the roof?” was one of my favorites.
No, my name is not Rosalyn, but I really relate. Yes, I babysat a kid like that when I was a teen. He was high-energy, but the problem was that he was rebellious, refusing any limits, and disrespectful, with a garbage mouth and perverted language like a sailor. He was only seven years old. I stopped taking care of him when his mother realized she could ask me to CLEAN as well—deep cleaning, pulling out the fridge and scrubbing floors and such. I did it for her when she was on a trip and grandma, who was watching him, wanted me to scrub the house. Then when mama came back she wanted me to do more, too—for the same piddling pay per hour. That was it. He was hard enough to care for without having to sacrifice my attention to clean her house as well. Even this kid’s mother didn’t seem to have respect for boundaries.
Sorry I’m late, everybody. Was working at the grocery store until closing time and did some of the clean up after closing. Clocked out at 2345 and zonked out until 0030. At least it wasn’t as mayem-like as Saturday and Friday.
Imagine Calvin being an employee at a hardware store when it comes to inventory when he’s a teenager or an adult.
well OBVIOUSLY mom, Calvin needs to know where they are because one day if you’re trapped under a wooden plank and the house was falling down he would need to save you.
BE THIS GUY almost 5 years ago
You would think Mom would appreciate Calvin’s sense of responsibility.
codycab almost 5 years ago
Nice try, Calvin… again.
LeeCox almost 5 years ago
Mom’s expression in the third panel kills me!
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover almost 5 years ago
You could have said it was for an art project.
in.amongst almost 5 years ago
Mom saw thru it, eh Calvin?!?
Concretionist almost 5 years ago
Parents develop a sixth (and seventh and so on) sense about such things. “Dad, what did you do when you accidentally got the dog onto the roof?” was one of my favorites.
weatherford.joe almost 5 years ago
Nope, there wasn’t.
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member almost 5 years ago
The electric saw blades are in the same place where we don’t keep the flame thrower.
ninjanick101 almost 5 years ago
I don’t think that’s part of your homework assignment, Calvin.
ariel777000 almost 5 years ago
Calvin reminds me of a kid I babysat in my teens. Even to this day I cringe when I think of him.
Troglodyte almost 5 years ago
They were all “leading” questions, Calvin. Leading to trouble!
jpayne4040 almost 5 years ago
That one was kind of obvious, Calvin!
cubswin2016 almost 5 years ago
Mom needs to pay closer attention to Calvin.
Red33410 almost 5 years ago
“Something tells me that there was no right answer to that question.”
A Hip loving Canadian... almost 5 years ago
Bad idea to have anything in the pantry on the bottom shelf with Calvin around.
chick485 almost 5 years ago
Calvin will eventually learn where these things are without asking. I did. My favorite escapade concerned Dad’s lawnmower gas and some matches.
gantech almost 5 years ago
WOOOP WOOOP WOOOP…RED ALERT!
rshive almost 5 years ago
Not a very convincing answer, Calvin.
carlzr almost 5 years ago
For his birthday I will get Calvin a copy of “The Anarchist’s Cookbook.”
ariel777000 almost 5 years ago
No, my name is not Rosalyn, but I really relate. Yes, I babysat a kid like that when I was a teen. He was high-energy, but the problem was that he was rebellious, refusing any limits, and disrespectful, with a garbage mouth and perverted language like a sailor. He was only seven years old. I stopped taking care of him when his mother realized she could ask me to CLEAN as well—deep cleaning, pulling out the fridge and scrubbing floors and such. I did it for her when she was on a trip and grandma, who was watching him, wanted me to scrub the house. Then when mama came back she wanted me to do more, too—for the same piddling pay per hour. That was it. He was hard enough to care for without having to sacrifice my attention to clean her house as well. Even this kid’s mother didn’t seem to have respect for boundaries.
Indianapolis Smith almost 5 years ago
Where do we keep the fissionable material?
Just asking.
oldlady07 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Reminds me of my mother’s story about watching us kids piling up sticks in the yard, then coming in and asking her where the matches were.
WCraft Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Like Homer said to Bart when Marge chided him (Homer) for letting the kid use the welder: …and don’t forget to wear the mask!
Templo S.U.D. almost 5 years ago
Sorry I’m late, everybody. Was working at the grocery store until closing time and did some of the clean up after closing. Clocked out at 2345 and zonked out until 0030. At least it wasn’t as mayem-like as Saturday and Friday.
Imagine Calvin being an employee at a hardware store when it comes to inventory when he’s a teenager or an adult.
DCBakerEsq almost 5 years ago
We keep the electric saw right next to the bandages.
Red33410 almost 5 years ago
He IS a quick-thinker, just NOT faster than mum! grin
joannesshadow almost 5 years ago
The answer wasn’t as bad as the original question.
Dr. Quatermass almost 5 years ago
He’ll probably try that tomorrow with the gas can for the lawnmower and Dad’s blowtorch.
GlowSqu!dxx almost 5 years ago
well OBVIOUSLY mom, Calvin needs to know where they are because one day if you’re trapped under a wooden plank and the house was falling down he would need to save you.