Stone Soup by Jan Eliot for February 11, 2025

When I got married, my mother told hubby never to hit me in the mouth. They paid too much to the dentist. She was kidding. 52 years later still together. No violence. Sorry for those who do experience it.

Ya know, kid, it would cost me nothing to ground you.

Holly, eat 4 bagels. You’re still a MAJOR burden.

…… and the teenage martyr syndrome jumps up ….

Methinks that Holly has provided her own stage upon which to act

Cut it out, Holly!

Holly do you hear banjos?

Aaaaaaand…. whatever sympathy the kid gained from being jumped now goes pooooof!

Even with dental insurance it can be expensive. Unexpected trips to the dentist are stressful for the wallet.

Mom may have to create a new Holly-day.

Tell her to save up her allowance and buy her own bagel!

Sounds like they live in a third world sh!t hole country without national health.

Too late Holly, your attitude makes you one.

Biting into a bagel with a broken tooth might not be smart. (or it might smart.)