Tell that to the engineer who designed “Galloping Gertie”; maybe it will make him feel better to know that the extra effort to make his bridge just a little bit better would have been pointless, since it would eventually fail anyway. Doesn’t everything? Then again, maybe he was never given “unnecessary” chores as a child to teach him how much every contribution he makes, no matter how small, benefits the society he lives in. One of a parent’s most difficult duties is teaching responsibility and consequence. There’s no such thing as a pointless chore- in fact, with children Calvin’s age the parent often has to redo the job given (later, of course,)
Back in the day, a young friend came complaining to be about her life and that she was going to run away from home.I advised her to stay in school as long as she could; stay out of the ‘mean, cruel world’ and let her parents confront the everyday problems of life before she had to do it all on her own. Seven years later, that same young person came and thanked me for my advice. She said she had graduated from college, had a good paying job and was ready now to confront the world.
Excellent comments today…causes me to do a Sunday Morning review of my OWN life and there’s a few pages that I wouldn’t like mentioned in my Obit, but all in all, I got here (with some medical assistance) and I’m OK with that. Just wish I hadn’t been so mean to my sisters, but I waz outnumbered and I HAD to do SOMEthing in my defense ! Whoever said that girls were made of sugar and spice never lived in the real world, I’m here ta tellya!! They were allowed to work with knives and run with scissors…
Love the first two panels — real life incident:.Mom to my brother: “Turn off the TV and go outside and play. I’m not going to tell you again.”.Brother, settling deeper into couch cushions: “Thank goodness.”
#1: Most women are not taught to cook, & marry trying not to burn the toast!#2: We all grow up, and it hits the fan. You think it’s only for a few years. Turns out, it’s the rest of your life, on earth.
BE THIS GUY almost 11 years ago
It doesn’t get better when you grow up.
legaleagle48 almost 11 years ago
Yeah, if Calvin thinks his day is bad now, wait until he’s out in the working world. Then he’ll REALLY know what a bad day is!
watmiwori almost 11 years ago
Terribile cotidianum est, Calvine. [S.O.S., Calvin]. Andleftwingpatriot is right.
favm almost 11 years ago
When I was a kid , I wanted to grow up. Now I miss those happy days.
pshapley Premium Member almost 11 years ago
You notice that even in this “realistic” C&H (no Hobbes, no dinosaurs or aliens, etc.), the food at dinner is still some lumpy green stuff?
Phapada almost 11 years ago
all the best life…
bluskies almost 11 years ago
Tell that to the engineer who designed “Galloping Gertie”; maybe it will make him feel better to know that the extra effort to make his bridge just a little bit better would have been pointless, since it would eventually fail anyway. Doesn’t everything? Then again, maybe he was never given “unnecessary” chores as a child to teach him how much every contribution he makes, no matter how small, benefits the society he lives in. One of a parent’s most difficult duties is teaching responsibility and consequence. There’s no such thing as a pointless chore- in fact, with children Calvin’s age the parent often has to redo the job given (later, of course,)
rentier almost 11 years ago
This “big” days are only to bear with Hobbes!
IndyMan almost 11 years ago
Back in the day, a young friend came complaining to be about her life and that she was going to run away from home.I advised her to stay in school as long as she could; stay out of the ‘mean, cruel world’ and let her parents confront the everyday problems of life before she had to do it all on her own. Seven years later, that same young person came and thanked me for my advice. She said she had graduated from college, had a good paying job and was ready now to confront the world.
Reality,really? almost 11 years ago
May all my days be as simple as Calvin’s!
mkd_1218 almost 11 years ago
Makes me want to say “Poor little guy!” (But we know he’ll be up to his tricks tomorrow.)
Dragonfly1970 almost 11 years ago
Now I know why I am a night owl. Unfortunately I have a day job. :P
westny77 almost 11 years ago
Moe really likes Calvin. I believe later on they will move in together, get married and adapt two cute girls.
Poollady almost 11 years ago
The joys of childhood. Good thing he has Hobbes….
unca jim almost 11 years ago
Excellent comments today…causes me to do a Sunday Morning review of my OWN life and there’s a few pages that I wouldn’t like mentioned in my Obit, but all in all, I got here (with some medical assistance) and I’m OK with that. Just wish I hadn’t been so mean to my sisters, but I waz outnumbered and I HAD to do SOMEthing in my defense ! Whoever said that girls were made of sugar and spice never lived in the real world, I’m here ta tellya!! They were allowed to work with knives and run with scissors…
She Mc almost 11 years ago
Poor kid can hardly wait!
pdfromwv almost 11 years ago
I’m of the opposite experience. Things got a lot better when I grew up.
Number Three almost 11 years ago
A Day in the Life of Calvin.xxx
Doublejake almost 11 years ago
Love the first two panels — real life incident:.Mom to my brother: “Turn off the TV and go outside and play. I’m not going to tell you again.”.Brother, settling deeper into couch cushions: “Thank goodness.”
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member almost 11 years ago
And yet, many, many of us would love to have those days back again.
EricPost almost 11 years ago
I thought Wormword was being a bit of a “b-word.”
Scorchwave almost 11 years ago
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.
38lowell almost 11 years ago
#1: Most women are not taught to cook, & marry trying not to burn the toast!#2: We all grow up, and it hits the fan. You think it’s only for a few years. Turns out, it’s the rest of your life, on earth.
vwdualnomand almost 11 years ago
tomorrow will be a big day if no one bothers me with their stupid problems.
...... 12 months ago
POV: Me every day