Love how Calvin tries to be vague, but the Mom sees right through it. Besides, if Calvin’s in first grade, it should be fairly easy to read (i.e. somewhat large type, like the books I read in first and second grade).
I was designated homework helper for our older granddaughter. She has a verbal learning disability that makes reading difficult. When she did answer questions about what you read assignments she was usually at a loss. I’d ask her “Did you read it?” “Yes,” she’d respond angrily. “Well, try reading it again,” I’d say. After that I’d suggest that she look for keywords in the text. Her fear of reading made her respond angrily to assignments like that. She’s 15 now and reads better. She also finally got recognition of her learning problems from the school and is getting real help. Her grade school was terrible in that regard.
BE THIS GUY over 1 year ago
Calvin is done with his homework; they have irreconcilable differences.
dadthedawg Premium Member over 1 year ago
Calvin, you’re no good at convincing your mom…..
Templo S.U.D. over 1 year ago
back to your room, bad lad
codycab over 1 year ago
Calvin could stop being done, but he’s no quitter.
sirbadger over 1 year ago
Now, she’ll serve a chicken that’s “done”.
Erse IS better over 1 year ago
He really didn’t say the HOMEWORK was done.
scotta775 over 1 year ago
He should have just walked by without saying anything, but than I guess the strip would have been pretty boring.
Troglodyte over 1 year ago
Buster is busted!
leopoldenoch over 1 year ago
She always calls him buster.
figuratively speaking over 1 year ago
Calvin’s not a total loss. He doesn’t lie, but you have to ask the right questions.
The Reader Premium Member over 1 year ago
You could have just explained to her how Hobbes was reading it for you.
dflak over 1 year ago
A lawyer in the making: “Define done.” “Define homework.” “Define you.”
sandpiper over 1 year ago
Mom’s pose shows a certain ‘familiarity’ with Cal’s habits.
VICTOR PROULX over 1 year ago
Homework is an evil and time consuming. I never did it.
Zebrastripes over 1 year ago
Nothings more important than playing outside…home work can wait!
mckeonfuneralhomebx over 1 year ago
but their is fresh air, Sunshine and Suzie out there mom
brentced over 1 year ago
Asking what your learned would be better. It could be shocking.
g04922 over 1 year ago
Calvin should know you can’t get over on Mom…
BiggerNate91 over 1 year ago
I’ve had that feeling before. Not being done, but just being… done.
ChessPirate over 1 year ago
Trust…
But verify… ☺
mindjob over 1 year ago
Calvin and Homework have terminated their prenuptual agreement
KEA over 1 year ago
She should have asked him if he had completed his homework as directed. Being idiomatic with kids can lead to really… ingenious interpretations.
wiley207 over 1 year ago
Love how Calvin tries to be vague, but the Mom sees right through it. Besides, if Calvin’s in first grade, it should be fairly easy to read (i.e. somewhat large type, like the books I read in first and second grade).
ArcticFox Premium Member over 1 year ago
Not much freedom in this ‘chapter’ of Calvin’s life.
willie_mctell over 1 year ago
I was designated homework helper for our older granddaughter. She has a verbal learning disability that makes reading difficult. When she did answer questions about what you read assignments she was usually at a loss. I’d ask her “Did you read it?” “Yes,” she’d respond angrily. “Well, try reading it again,” I’d say. After that I’d suggest that she look for keywords in the text. Her fear of reading made her respond angrily to assignments like that. She’s 15 now and reads better. She also finally got recognition of her learning problems from the school and is getting real help. Her grade school was terrible in that regard.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 1 year ago
Okay then after I quiz you on it. Pass and you can go out. Fail and homework and no tv. You must pass my quiz or I shall call your teacher about it.
Nyan cat over 1 year ago
What calvin said is what I’d say
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 1 year ago
Well played, Mom.
Johnny Q Premium Member over 1 year ago
“I couldn’t read it because my parents forgot to pay the gravity bill!”