They didn’t forget their toothbrushes. They remembered they wouldn’t have to brush their teeth if they didn’t have their toothbrushes. They did forget their mother can buy new toothbrushes.
It’s all about logical consequences. Pam could have secretly packed the kids old used toothbrushes. If they failed their assignment to bring their toothbrush, then produce the old ones. The old ones won’t clean as well, but it’s only for a few days.
That said, it is really hard to anticipate every stupid thing your kids are going to do/not do and arrange suitable non-fatal consequences. But if you can hit just a few, the results are wonderful.
This is exactly my wife’s sister. A few months ago or so she stayed over and didn’t bring a toothbrush, fortunately we had an unused spare to give. Then a couple of weeks ago we took a trip together and sure enough had to take a trip out to the 24hr Walmart for a toothbrush. .She’s in her early 40’s.
Bilan almost 12 years ago
Saw that coming a light year away.
TechnoScotty almost 12 years ago
Pam didn’t mention if she had packed the toothpaste.
Varnes almost 12 years ago
Why is it you can’t smack kids, again?
ShortStraw almost 12 years ago
only thing going thru her mind “R U freakin’ Serious”
Coyoty Premium Member almost 12 years ago
They didn’t forget their toothbrushes. They remembered they wouldn’t have to brush their teeth if they didn’t have their toothbrushes. They did forget their mother can buy new toothbrushes.
rugeirn almost 12 years ago
Anybody know who the kid’s father is?
EarlOfCork almost 12 years ago
This strip strikes me as one written from real life.
Let it all out, Tim. We’re here for you. As long as it’s funny, anyway.
stuart almost 12 years ago
It’s all about logical consequences. Pam could have secretly packed the kids old used toothbrushes. If they failed their assignment to bring their toothbrush, then produce the old ones. The old ones won’t clean as well, but it’s only for a few days.
That said, it is really hard to anticipate every stupid thing your kids are going to do/not do and arrange suitable non-fatal consequences. But if you can hit just a few, the results are wonderful.
GoodQuestion Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Hey, I recognize that room at the Holiday Innerspace . . . .☻
kaystari Premium Member almost 12 years ago
We’re never going to see what the kids look like, are we?
David Carlson almost 12 years ago
I see the Jupiter II is about to crash in the background……
rolleg almost 12 years ago
Walgreen’s and Duane Reade have merged last year, there’s no escape.
rolleg almost 12 years ago
Duane Reade WAS an NYC-based chain. They’ve now merged with Walgreen’s or vice-versa. CVS is here, too.
seldon913 almost 12 years ago
This is exactly my wife’s sister. A few months ago or so she stayed over and didn’t bring a toothbrush, fortunately we had an unused spare to give. Then a couple of weeks ago we took a trip together and sure enough had to take a trip out to the 24hr Walmart for a toothbrush. .She’s in her early 40’s.
K M almost 12 years ago
Doesn’t Pam ever get out of that uniform?
pcolli almost 12 years ago
I know nothing of these Walgreens or these Duanereeds. what planet do they come from?
RonBerg13 Premium Member almost 12 years ago
I didn’t know she was married!
JP Steve Premium Member almost 12 years ago
I like how she picked a hotel with the same color walls as home!