Crabgrass by Tauhid Bondia for July 15, 2021

When I was a kid, I had a stash of forbidden comics, a flashlight under the headboard, and a hidden radio. My room was the best.

Get a book or comic.

These days going outside oftens seems a punishment to kids, just the opposite of when I was one

Oh, we NEVER said “I’m bored” in my house or we would get handed a vacuum cleaner!Day or night, home or cottage, it did not matter. That was the standard response. Lol!

That days before handhelds and home consoles.

playing outside after sundown in the summer was what we all did when I was a kid. Catching fireflies, hide and seek (much harder for the seeker in the dark), etc.

You live, you learn.

FINE!

The best parental response to “I’m bored” is, “Then I have some work for you to do.” Suddenly the formerly bored person can think of many interesting things to do—and if not, at least you get some chores done. (Credit to my mother.)

Going to bed with shoes and pajamas on?

Ever read a book, Miles? You’re a smart kid, aren’t you?

Hahaha