Daddy's Home by Tony Rubino and Gary Markstein for August 01, 2023

Because sarcasm

Tony asked, about 4 hours ago

Are you a wise guy?

No. I’m female. ;-)

You’re lucky you only got sent to your room. I would’ve had my b—t blistered.

There’s a difference between being wise and a wise acre…I learned quickly and at a young age being the latter was, umm, unwise.

can you say RHETORICAL ??

Again; MILITARY SCHOOL!

Father: “This is the last time I am going to ask you to pick up after yourself”.

Son: “Great, I didn’t want to hear about it, either”.

This is an important lesson in parenting. Don’t ask a question with hidden agenda, e.g., “Why aren’t you doing your homework?” True answer, “I don’t want to.” You expected your question to initiate action on homework, but the child answered honestly. Put your message out clearly. “Get busy on your homework!”

It’s the fact that you’re a smart alec that gets you into trouble, Eliot.

You are in training kid. Much like a young puppy. You have to learn how to be a good member of the family group and as such, must be corrected for wrong behavior. In your case, it will be a VERY long process. There’s usually one slow learner like you in every litter…..

someone needs to teach the kid about rhetorical questions

Answer yes, sass no. And rhetorical question don’t require answers, just actions.