Yeah, kids in one, John and Elly in another. They might not sleep squeezed into one tiny bunk together — but they’re not sleeping NOW, so why not make it more fun?
I have to speak up about a highy inappropriate aspect of this sequence of comics. The little boy is in the sleeping compartment with the Mom. That means that the parents found it acceptable to place the little girl in a tight space with Daddy overnight. It all is presented as so innocent,but in fact 1 out of 4 girls will be sexually molested before the age of 18. The assumption that this sleeping arrangement is “normal” places the girl child in an impossible situation, as she is too young to understand or protect herself if her father behaves inappropriately. The Mom’s job (and the Dad’s) should be to be more aware and putting the child in these circumstances.
arye uygur over 13 years ago
But remember the comic when the kids were bathing together and found out they had, er, anatomical differences.
pouncingtiger over 13 years ago
Pick your poison, parents.
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 13 years ago
Yeah, kids in one, John and Elly in another. They might not sleep squeezed into one tiny bunk together — but they’re not sleeping NOW, so why not make it more fun?
bluskies over 13 years ago
@susan-Not so much fun for the goobers if they wake up in the middle of the night in a strange place without Mom or Dad right there.
Elaine Rosco Premium Member over 13 years ago
Snoring at such a young age? That can’t be good!
psychlady over 13 years ago
Great Idea! Why not put the kids together?
lightenup Premium Member over 13 years ago
Most men can sleep through anything. My husband can sleep in the middle of a club with head-pounding music.
mabrndt Premium Member over 13 years ago
If you didn’t see it elsewhere, here’s the 7/31 strip GoComics emailed me yesterday. I would guess it will be added to the archive sometime this week.
Josie718 over 13 years ago
to each his own…lol
Mythreesons over 13 years ago
@JazzyBella===Think you have some surgery this week, if I remember correctly. Good luck with it. Hope results are as good as mine.
spirit2002 over 13 years ago
Wonder which is nosier, Elizabeth or the train…
Trish B. over 13 years ago
I have to speak up about a highy inappropriate aspect of this sequence of comics. The little boy is in the sleeping compartment with the Mom. That means that the parents found it acceptable to place the little girl in a tight space with Daddy overnight. It all is presented as so innocent,but in fact 1 out of 4 girls will be sexually molested before the age of 18. The assumption that this sleeping arrangement is “normal” places the girl child in an impossible situation, as she is too young to understand or protect herself if her father behaves inappropriately. The Mom’s job (and the Dad’s) should be to be more aware and putting the child in these circumstances.
bluetopazcrystal over 13 years ago
VIA rail trains haven’t any overhead compartments. There is however a compartment that folds out into an upper bunk.