Nancy needs to tell Shannon the bedrooms are off limit. She stays in the living room or backyard. It’s not her house and if she learns to respect things that don’t belong to her, Nancy would be open to watching her. Toni needs to teach her that. Children tend to prefer touching things that aren’t theirs as if they’re something new they just gotta test or try. Bed is a bed is foreign concept for children.
Toni is way out of line on this one. She expects Brad to inconvenience his parents so that her brother can dump on someone else. Frank and Nancy are entitled to a life. And, don’t give me that “but it’s family” excuse. It will only get worse.
By this point, they probably feel they are Shannon’s parents. It seemed that way to the guest cartoonist, and definitely seems that way to me! So what’s another month :)
Parent practice with a sometimes out of control youngster.
Should build a lot of character in all of them. TJ is like a big kid. Brad’s folks will be reluctant at first, but they will help knowing Shannon needs more stability.
ok if shannon ios actually breaking things then that is a whole never level of misbehaving, not just acting out but active destruction. make her dad pay for it any maybe he’ll wake up to responsibility
I didn’t expect there would be any problems with Nancy and Frank. This strengthens my hypothesis that Toni and Jonah’s weird aunt will be contacted, even though it’s already clear that Toni doesn’t think she’s reliable. Or Luann will have to sacrifice her free time babysitting Shannon at their house.
I can understand Toni wanting to help her brother, but common sense has to enter here sometime. It seems, at some point, Jonah should be here discussing the situation with them. While they may enjoy babysitting and have good intentions, putting others out is different. Frank also works? And Nancy takes care of the Fuse’s books. Parents make sacrifices for their kids, Jonah hasn’t and it doesn’t seem he will in the future. I find it sad and him selfish.
Bwad, Toni, wake up. Click on “Go Comics” and click back to the string of strips from about a week or ten days ago where your sister, LUANN (who worked in childcare) and BERNICE (who loves to practice her psych skills) are totally entertaining Shannonstein. Then you can finish off the week by offering to pay them out of your fat double salary. You could also dump TJ, but that’s another story.
I have to be honest: I’ve always been under the impression that Jonah had a habit of occasionally leaving Shannon with Brad and Toni for weeks at a time as it was. Perhaps that just because of “comic strip” time but it always seemed like she was there for long stretches before this.
Kind of refreshing to have a story line with these characters, of course at Luannverse speed we’ll be here at least until cooler weather, lets hope they both come soon!
Did Jonah do something responsible in his personal life for a change, and, at least offer to pay for the bed Shannon broke. Did Jonah reinforce the punishment both sets of DeGroots gave Shannon for that?If so, then Frank, and, Nancy, would help with Shannon. (After all, Shannon is the closest thing to a grnadchild for them.) Bernice, and, Luann will be even tougher sells.
How about finding a DAYCARE place and stick Jonah with the bill? He can’t be totally broke, he can certainly find the money to travel to wherever his latest gig is taking place.
They are seriously flogging the mule with this Shannon/Jonah story. Geez, move on already, we all get it. Jonah is a flake, Shannon is a brat, Toni is an enabler, Brad is a wimp. They started it weeks ago, let a horrible guest cartoonist play with it for two full weeks, and now we’re right back to it for who knows how long. I appreciate Greg’s great artwork, but their storylines have a tendency to get tedious, redundant and boring, like this one has. Just wrap it up and move along!
lvlax about 2 months ago
Great idea.. use up all your good will with your folks and call in all your favors to help Jonah take a month off. So worth it!
I recall Toni couldn’t wait for Jonah to come pick Shannon up, last time they watched her. Man this is going to be fun ! ;)
Pointspread about 2 months ago
Maybe Frank & Nancy will have the spine these two lack and use the magic word “ no”.
reedkomicks Premium Member about 2 months ago
Lol Toni! Good one!
mnexplorer+ about 2 months ago
Worth a shot.
live2read about 2 months ago
The title of today’s strip is: “What Happens When You Don’t Say ‘No’ to People.”
9thCapricorn about 2 months ago
Nancy needs to tell Shannon the bedrooms are off limit. She stays in the living room or backyard. It’s not her house and if she learns to respect things that don’t belong to her, Nancy would be open to watching her. Toni needs to teach her that. Children tend to prefer touching things that aren’t theirs as if they’re something new they just gotta test or try. Bed is a bed is foreign concept for children.
Joe1962 Premium Member about 2 months ago
The way that works is if Nancy lays down some ground rules, and puts someone she can trust in charge of Shannon.
californiamonty about 2 months ago
Dirk’s out of jail by now, isn’t he?
Rhetorical_Question about 2 months ago
Did Jonah paid for the broken bed?
我爱漫画 about 2 months ago
做我妈妈一直做的事……雇一个保姆!
Ruth Brown about 2 months ago
So, they agree to watch her but need a multitude of back up. Just another sign that this isn’t a good idea.
nightflight about 2 months ago
Toni is way out of line on this one. She expects Brad to inconvenience his parents so that her brother can dump on someone else. Frank and Nancy are entitled to a life. And, don’t give me that “but it’s family” excuse. It will only get worse.
French Persons Premium Member about 2 months ago
Shannon isn’t even Brad‘s kid…
snsurone76 about 2 months ago
How about Bernice? She brought out the best in Shannon last time.
leighabc123 about 2 months ago
Brad is talking about Shannon, Toni!
The Joke Explainer Premium Member about 2 months ago
This arc is going to last a month?
sueb1863 about 2 months ago
Um, won’t TJ be there?
Jingles about 2 months ago
French Persons Premium Member about 2 months ago
Panel 2: Way to attempt manipulation there, Toni.
gettej about 2 months ago
I have a feeling we’re rolling toward permanent custody.
ddl297 about 2 months ago
Tcch! Call Children’s Services. Nobody wants this kid; dump her! (and let the ddl297 bashing begin!)
Ellis97 about 2 months ago
What about Luann and Bernice? Could they help?
fuzzmoz about 2 months ago
By this point, they probably feel they are Shannon’s parents. It seemed that way to the guest cartoonist, and definitely seems that way to me! So what’s another month :)
ekw555 about 2 months ago
maybe Luann could help.
she’s good with kids. and she has her own comic. sometimes.
Mongo about 2 months ago
Parent practice with a sometimes out of control youngster.
Should build a lot of character in all of them. TJ is like a big kid. Brad’s folks will be reluctant at first, but they will help knowing Shannon needs more stability.
rlfekete1 Premium Member about 2 months ago
That child has never been given boundaries or discipline.
USlackr Premium Member about 2 months ago
This visual made me laugh.
bittenbyknittin about 2 months ago
What about Tiffany? We haven’t seen her in a while.
mindjob about 2 months ago
Or they could try quaaludes
Wizard of Ahz-no relation about 2 months ago
ok if shannon ios actually breaking things then that is a whole never level of misbehaving, not just acting out but active destruction. make her dad pay for it any maybe he’ll wake up to responsibility
RSH about 2 months ago
Sign Shannon up for day camp so she can be with kids her own age.
Mordock999 Premium Member about 2 months ago
Shannon “broke” the DeGroots Bed?!!?
You have any idea how much new beds cost these days?
And did Jonah offer to PAY the DeGroots for a new replacement bed?
No, of course NOT.
All of a sudden I’m longing for Jay Fosgitt’s “Perfect Shannon.” ;-)
ctolson about 2 months ago
Shannon can coach him.
Mountain Meg about 2 months ago
It’d be an easier sell if she was your kid… hint, hint.
Aladar30 Premium Member about 2 months ago
I didn’t expect there would be any problems with Nancy and Frank. This strengthens my hypothesis that Toni and Jonah’s weird aunt will be contacted, even though it’s already clear that Toni doesn’t think she’s reliable. Or Luann will have to sacrifice her free time babysitting Shannon at their house.
DaBump Premium Member about 2 months ago
Pretty impressive when a large, fully-grown man does it.
lemonbaskt about 2 months ago
do they have a rotten tomato awards for comic strips ?
preacherman Premium Member about 2 months ago
If TJ is so on board for having Shannon around, get TJ to care for her.
tcayer about 2 months ago
Does TJ work?
Stregone39 about 2 months ago
It’s so sad to watch this play out. Where is the “Adult” in this situation?
dobransf about 2 months ago
What happened to Shannon’s mother?
MURPHY14224 about 2 months ago
NOOOOOOO
YorkGirl Premium Member about 2 months ago
I can understand Toni wanting to help her brother, but common sense has to enter here sometime. It seems, at some point, Jonah should be here discussing the situation with them. While they may enjoy babysitting and have good intentions, putting others out is different. Frank also works? And Nancy takes care of the Fuse’s books. Parents make sacrifices for their kids, Jonah hasn’t and it doesn’t seem he will in the future. I find it sad and him selfish.
GojusJoe about 2 months ago
Bwad, Toni, wake up. Click on “Go Comics” and click back to the string of strips from about a week or ten days ago where your sister, LUANN (who worked in childcare) and BERNICE (who loves to practice her psych skills) are totally entertaining Shannonstein. Then you can finish off the week by offering to pay them out of your fat double salary. You could also dump TJ, but that’s another story.
comic reader 22 about 2 months ago
Wow, Toni certainly has become quite the manipulator. “Use that” is what a son should do to his parents?
Lord King Wazmo Premium Member about 2 months ago
Let the brat go be Mrs. Horner’s caretaker. All she needs is love, right?
BeniHanna6 Premium Member about 2 months ago
Doesn’t Toni have any other relatives?
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 2 months ago
Hmmmmmmmmmmmm. Does he do that if he wants some loving……..
ardunadv about 2 months ago
Does anyone ever say no to this child? And surely there are other things to write about besides this interminable Shannon focus?
Stewbeef about 2 months ago
Isn’t Luann, the daycare teacher, on summer break from school?
pearlyqim about 2 months ago
Mom and dad…..say NO!!!
alexius23 about 2 months ago
Hire Luann?
Steve Dallas about 2 months ago
I have to be honest: I’ve always been under the impression that Jonah had a habit of occasionally leaving Shannon with Brad and Toni for weeks at a time as it was. Perhaps that just because of “comic strip” time but it always seemed like she was there for long stretches before this.
lnrokr55 about 2 months ago
Kind of refreshing to have a story line with these characters, of course at Luannverse speed we’ll be here at least until cooler weather, lets hope they both come soon!
baqueen about 2 months ago
Going downhill from here….
The Quiet One about 2 months ago
On second thought Brad, maybe try a more mature tactic.
WilliamVollmer about 2 months ago
Did Jonah do something responsible in his personal life for a change, and, at least offer to pay for the bed Shannon broke. Did Jonah reinforce the punishment both sets of DeGroots gave Shannon for that?If so, then Frank, and, Nancy, would help with Shannon. (After all, Shannon is the closest thing to a grnadchild for them.) Bernice, and, Luann will be even tougher sells.
JPuzzleWhiz about 2 months ago
She is being remembered as Olive Oyl in the 1980 live-action “Popeye” movie with the late Robin Williams.
Shelley Duvall has passed away at the age of 75.
She will be missed tremendously. R. I. P.
brick10 about 2 months ago
Get Bernice on call!
edeevans1947 about 2 months ago
My “cousins” draw a great strip every day! It never disappoints!!!
HodgeElmwood about 2 months ago
How about finding a DAYCARE place and stick Jonah with the bill? He can’t be totally broke, he can certainly find the money to travel to wherever his latest gig is taking place.
comic reader 22 about 2 months ago
They are seriously flogging the mule with this Shannon/Jonah story. Geez, move on already, we all get it. Jonah is a flake, Shannon is a brat, Toni is an enabler, Brad is a wimp. They started it weeks ago, let a horrible guest cartoonist play with it for two full weeks, and now we’re right back to it for who knows how long. I appreciate Greg’s great artwork, but their storylines have a tendency to get tedious, redundant and boring, like this one has. Just wrap it up and move along!
tucsonterese about 2 months ago
Is this strip ever going to refocus on its supposed main character?
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs about 2 months ago
I called two granddaughters The Little Hurricane and The Micro Hurricane. Sweet As all get out but left a trail of destruction behind them.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] about 2 months ago
Hey,if they want grandkids Shannonwill be good practice