As long as she only “assists,” & doesn’t do it for him, it’s ok, but next time, he should tank. But that might not help. Procrastination in some people is not a habit so much as it is an inability to concentrate. We know what a gifted day dreamer Calvin is, that is part of the syndrome too.
Ah come on, I wouldn’t ever consider mom finding a shoebox as assisting in school work! Much better than if he just took on his own some box (that latter appeared to be one mom had kept for a special purpose) for his diorama. Now of course glue and paper and such should normally be accessible for kid himself, but it may be different with a Calvin…
Calvin was almost telling the teacher the truth. From my experience with Calvin, he has very little left to do on the project, because he will be putting very little time into the remainder. So he only needs a little more time to finish.
Not one of my favorite story lines. I used to be a teacher, and it’s difficult enough without having parents who do NOTHING to motivate or encourage their kids.
I have a Grade 8 history project that I haven’t started yet. I’ll get around to it eventually – it’s only 32 years past due! I wonder if the teacher is still alive… (Somehow I passed history, even without handing in that assignment.)
Yeah…desert….hmmm…prehistoric desert he he he. Sand…innocent roadrunner…Tyranosaurus Rex lunging to devour unsuspecting roadrunner…Saber toothed Hobbes waiting to snag the fleeing roadrunner bwa ha ha ha. I’d have done this sooner if I’d known how fun it would be.
Submachine said,
short for bra.
That’s clever; bra is short for brassiere. That’s a bizarre thought for a bazaar. Maybe Miss Wormwood will throw it all into a brazier made in Brazil! She’s brazen enough to do it.
Calvin was ‘spineless’, unlike the cactus, in not admitting that he hadn’t even started his project, so if Miss Wormwood discovers it and decides to dispose of Calvin’s diorama, she might inadvertently contract Cactus Dermatitis from the spines. That would be Calvin’s revenge.
Wow that reminds me of all of my days in school. I don’t think I ever turned anything in on time in my life. My problem was they always gave out the assignments TOO SOON. Hence I was never ready to start them. If they had given the assignments later I would have been on time with them. (That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.)
I still wake up in a cold sweat after a recurring nightmare. In it I show up to Calculus IV or one of the various Physics classes, only to find out that we are having an exam. It’s at that point that I realize I haven’t been attending the class all quarter!
Once awake, I am still shaken trying to remember long-forgotten integral solutions.
I had better stop typing now. The horrible memories are starting to come back!
starbase502 – I’m with you – by the time the assignment was due, I had forgotten all about it. They gave us way too long to complete the projects.
In line with your dream Mister Ed, – I had students who called to ask when the final exam was – several days after the final exam had been given. Do they ever read the syllabus, come to class, pay attention when I read it to them? No!
Calvin never hands things in on time or ever have them complete. Reminds me of a kid in my grade school classes, who also shared some high school classes too. Beats me how the fella ever made it out of school.
margueritem almost 14 years ago
I guess not….
MontanaLady almost 14 years ago
Where is Hobbes when you need him?
pouncingtiger almost 14 years ago
With Mom assists Calvin with his late diorama, is she encouraging his procrastination habit?
Mom’s assistance; good or bad?
ChuckTrent64 almost 14 years ago
As long as she only “assists,” & doesn’t do it for him, it’s ok, but next time, he should tank. But that might not help. Procrastination in some people is not a habit so much as it is an inability to concentrate. We know what a gifted day dreamer Calvin is, that is part of the syndrome too.
Yukoner almost 14 years ago
At least he’s planning to make something that isn’t bazaar.
arye uygur almost 14 years ago
“bizarre”
ABComic almost 14 years ago
She assisted him before she knew it was overdue…
rentier almost 14 years ago
A little bit late to be eager!
paha_siga almost 14 years ago
Ah come on, I wouldn’t ever consider mom finding a shoebox as assisting in school work! Much better than if he just took on his own some box (that latter appeared to be one mom had kept for a special purpose) for his diorama. Now of course glue and paper and such should normally be accessible for kid himself, but it may be different with a Calvin…
SWEETBILL almost 14 years ago
Some people work more efficient under pressure
hope you do Calvin
COWBOY7 almost 14 years ago
Being that it is late, it better be good, Calvin.
G’Morning, Grog, Mike & Marg!
p2kpradeep almost 14 years ago
Wasn’t quite finished, eh? LOL!
Dino-1 almost 14 years ago
Lonewolf: That’s what I was thinking! How long ago was the project assigned?
amaji almost 14 years ago
Oh Calvin…
GROG Premium Member almost 14 years ago
I would have thought that was a project that Calvin might be anxious to get to.
Good Morning, Marg, Mike & ♠Lonewolf♠
mike.firesmith almost 14 years ago
**Good morning Marg! Good morning Fran and Kizzzy! Good Morning L’Wolf! Good Morning Grog!**
Just a few minor details
Hobbes Premium Member almost 14 years ago
Calvin was almost telling the teacher the truth. From my experience with Calvin, he has very little left to do on the project, because he will be putting very little time into the remainder. So he only needs a little more time to finish.
rshive almost 14 years ago
Right on schedule!
gntlmnjim almost 14 years ago
Never put off……
Dry and Dusty Premium Member almost 14 years ago
Maybe he could get Petey to help him!
wicky almost 14 years ago
short for bra.
cleokaya almost 14 years ago
Dry you beat me to it. Petey Otterloop has plenty of experience with shoebox dioramas.
scootercat almost 14 years ago
sounds like college students to me,my cat ate my homework and then biffed it up .was one of the best excuse’s i’ve heard yet.
Rise22 almost 14 years ago
Not one of my favorite story lines. I used to be a teacher, and it’s difficult enough without having parents who do NOTHING to motivate or encourage their kids.
rentier almost 14 years ago
Rise22
Some parents are not enough interested in the increase of their children in school!
Destiny23 almost 14 years ago
I have a Grade 8 history project that I haven’t started yet. I’ll get around to it eventually – it’s only 32 years past due! I wonder if the teacher is still alive… (Somehow I passed history, even without handing in that assignment.)
Tineli almost 14 years ago
That’s not funny, because it’s too realistic. I had stories like this so often with my own children.
aelwero almost 14 years ago
I never did anything even remotely resembling that… I was great and mature and responsible…
/Snicker
dflak almost 14 years ago
Calvin works in my office.
Puddleglum2 almost 14 years ago
aelwero, How much are you asking for the Brooklyn Bridge? :o)
Dad4Mac almost 14 years ago
Yeah…desert….hmmm…prehistoric desert he he he. Sand…innocent roadrunner…Tyranosaurus Rex lunging to devour unsuspecting roadrunner…Saber toothed Hobbes waiting to snag the fleeing roadrunner bwa ha ha ha. I’d have done this sooner if I’d known how fun it would be.
Puddleglum2 almost 14 years ago
Submachine said, short for bra. That’s clever; bra is short for brassiere. That’s a bizarre thought for a bazaar. Maybe Miss Wormwood will throw it all into a brazier made in Brazil! She’s brazen enough to do it.
whitecarabao almost 14 years ago
Does this remind you of Jeremy in “Zits” a few days ago?
It also reminds me of me–“Don’t do today what you can put off until tomorrow.”
Puddleglum2 almost 14 years ago
Calvin was ‘spineless’, unlike the cactus, in not admitting that he hadn’t even started his project, so if Miss Wormwood discovers it and decides to dispose of Calvin’s diorama, she might inadvertently contract Cactus Dermatitis from the spines. That would be Calvin’s revenge.
starbase502 almost 14 years ago
Wow that reminds me of all of my days in school. I don’t think I ever turned anything in on time in my life. My problem was they always gave out the assignments TOO SOON. Hence I was never ready to start them. If they had given the assignments later I would have been on time with them. (That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.)
ratlum almost 14 years ago
Not ready yet.
rentier almost 14 years ago
pouncingtiger sayed: Mom’s assistance good or bad!
I would help this time but I would admonish, next time he must start earlier!
rentier almost 14 years ago
I like it, for Calvin parents show so much love and patience in spite of his mistakes! I think, I also need so much patience!
khpage almost 14 years ago
Calvin just getting a mild warm-up for his eventual life career as a lawyer/politician…..
glitterygal07 almost 14 years ago
Lol!
Gretchen's Mom almost 14 years ago
I’m a bigger procrastinator now as an adult than I ever was as a student in school!
GreatEighthSin almost 14 years ago
Umm… Better late than never?
FerBurger almost 14 years ago
Like, he wouldn’t have flunked it anyway?
Mister-Edd almost 14 years ago
I still wake up in a cold sweat after a recurring nightmare. In it I show up to Calculus IV or one of the various Physics classes, only to find out that we are having an exam. It’s at that point that I realize I haven’t been attending the class all quarter!
Once awake, I am still shaken trying to remember long-forgotten integral solutions.
I had better stop typing now. The horrible memories are starting to come back!
lindz.coop Premium Member almost 14 years ago
starbase502 – I’m with you – by the time the assignment was due, I had forgotten all about it. They gave us way too long to complete the projects.
In line with your dream Mister Ed, – I had students who called to ask when the final exam was – several days after the final exam had been given. Do they ever read the syllabus, come to class, pay attention when I read it to them? No!
Comic-Nut almost 14 years ago
Calvin never hands things in on time or ever have them complete. Reminds me of a kid in my grade school classes, who also shared some high school classes too. Beats me how the fella ever made it out of school.