No one can deny that parents are role models for their child. And that's why we are always careful about the words we use, the way we explain and phrase, and god knows how many times I have to be "politically correct" with what I say. But how do I know to what extent he would model me? Until today.
Me: How's school? Please don't tell me it is FINE, again.
Tobey: Ya, it is not fine. All my teachers scolded me today.
Me: I know you are not telling the truth.
Tobey: How do you know?
Me: Because I am your mother.
Tobey: Do you know you are not answering my question?
Me: Huh?
Tobey: "Because I am your mother" doesn't answer my question.
Me: Okay, because I know you best?
Tobey: Yes, that's better.
Surely it won't take you long to figure out why I always pose that to Tobey, "You are not answering my question". I call it an occupational illness.
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