Parent – Did you want me to talk to the principal about the detentions he gave you?
Child – No.
Parent – I thought you were upset about how unfair he had been with you?
Child – I was.
Parent – So what’s changed?
Child – I walked into detention and saw that Mr. Luce was in charge.
Parent – How did that feel?
Child – I guess I was a little embarrassed. He’s my science teacher.
Parent – I know. So what happened?
Child – He waved me up to the front up to his desk and asked me, “What crime did you commit this time?”
Parent – Did he ask you about the “Group W” bench?
Child – Huh?
Parent – Never mind. What happened?
Child – He was really cool. He wanted to hear the whole story about what happened.
Parent – Good.
Child – And he said he was sorry I got punished.
Parent – Good.
Child – And then he asked if I would help him get his printer working.
Parent – Ha! I like this guy.
Child – He said, “I need you to get in trouble more often.”
Parent – Only at school. We run a much harsher jail here at home.
Child – Dad. You’re about as tough as Mr. Luce.
Parent – I’ll take that as a compliment.
