“I’m late” is not an excuse, it is simply telling the truth. Which, IMHO, is better than a lame excuse. Still leaves you grounded, but brings you a little respect for being honest.
My late parents when I got to be about 14 or 15 would say to me “If you stay out late you will still be getting up early no matter what and all we ask is to let us know where you are at if you are going to be late”.
I worked with a girl whose parents had a super strict control of her life. She wasn’t allowed to talk on the phone unless her father answered first, she wasn’t allowed to go anywhere (literally, could not meet up with friends anywhere), and she was expected home no less than an hour after she got off work. Baldo should count his blessings he’s allowed the freedom to make his own mistakes
They need to get this sorted out—now! Baldo is kinda skating on thin ice here (which is kinda good—he’s not just an angelic, perfect kid), but really!!
Macushlalondra 8 months ago
Keep it up, kid, and after your grounding is over, your curfew will be even earlier.
LawrenceS 8 months ago
“I’m late” is not an excuse, it is simply telling the truth. Which, IMHO, is better than a lame excuse. Still leaves you grounded, but brings you a little respect for being honest.
Strider Premium Member 8 months ago
My late parents when I got to be about 14 or 15 would say to me “If you stay out late you will still be getting up early no matter what and all we ask is to let us know where you are at if you are going to be late”.
brick10 8 months ago
New curfew, 9:00 pm, starting now.
ladykat 8 months ago
Baldo, you need to buy yourself a wristwatch.
royq27 8 months ago
Yeah, I remember driving way over the speed limit to get home on time…
moondog42 Premium Member 8 months ago
I worked with a girl whose parents had a super strict control of her life. She wasn’t allowed to talk on the phone unless her father answered first, she wasn’t allowed to go anywhere (literally, could not meet up with friends anywhere), and she was expected home no less than an hour after she got off work. Baldo should count his blessings he’s allowed the freedom to make his own mistakes
MuddyUSA Premium Member 8 months ago
Is that an excuse or a reason?
Doug K 8 months ago
I throw myself on the mercy of the court.
darcyandsimon 8 months ago
They need to get this sorted out—now! Baldo is kinda skating on thin ice here (which is kinda good—he’s not just an angelic, perfect kid), but really!!
bakana 8 months ago
When I was in high school, my parents Encouraged me to roam around in the middle of the night so I could deliver newspapers.