Dr. Thompson: Buddy, I know it's hard, but you'll have to sit still for me to give you your immunization!
Mom: Honey, if you let the doctor, give you the shot, I'll buy you a toy on the way home! I've just set a horrible precedent.
I usually give them a piece of candy. Sucking on a lump of flavored sugar seems to take their mind off the pain. But I guess he’s too young for that. Hey, whatever works. You can always say “no” next time.
rayannina over 13 years ago
Bribery: one of the keys to good parenting.
Dkram over 13 years ago
She most certainly did.
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gobblingup Premium Member over 13 years ago
I usually give them a piece of candy. Sucking on a lump of flavored sugar seems to take their mind off the pain. But I guess he’s too young for that. Hey, whatever works. You can always say “no” next time.
Dirty Dragon over 13 years ago
Precedent? Like she’s the first Mom to make that deal??
Love2Learn over 13 years ago
We always got ice cream after going to the doctor.
ellisaana Premium Member over 13 years ago
We always each got a comic. It started us all on a lifetime of reading.
Karmichelle over 13 years ago
haha i think the baby is a lot smarter than we give him credit for! i think this was his plan all along…
all_da_ladies_luv_leo! over 11 years ago
I hate needles. Just the idea of some stranger sticking a sharp object of unknown fluid into me was terrifying.