You talk to him, because he listens. Ask any teenage girl with pet cats or dogs who are the best listeners, and who alone knows EVERY of their secret, and you’ll find the dog or cat does.
Dogs are always better listeners than kids — just ask any parent with kids and a dog and they’ll tell you!
Meanwhile, Elly, tell the kids you’re tired of picking up after them over and over again and if they leave anymore toys, clothes, etc. on the floor, then that must mean they no longer want those things and the next time you have to pick them up, they’re either going to get thrown away or donated to charity — then do it! Guaranteed, after their favorite toy, shirt, etc. disappears forever, they won’t want that to ever happen again and they will learn to pick up after themselves! (Of course, this will work better on a child Michael’s age than it will Lizzie, since she’s only 2 years old.)
comicgos over 13 years ago
He’s the only one listening….
pouncingtiger over 13 years ago
My sister has been saying this for years. It’s the drawback of having children.
Francine Long over 13 years ago
He may not fully understand the problem but at least he listens.
cdward over 13 years ago
Because Dad’s working outside the home, and the kids are…kids. And kids are by nature slobs until trained to be otherwise.
Elaine Rosco Premium Member over 13 years ago
Cause that’s what moms do…sigh….
WebSpider over 13 years ago
Well, she can go her herself two degrees and let John stay home cleaning while she pays the bills…
gaebie over 13 years ago
If she can go out and get a job paying better then a dentist, let John clean up after the kids.
Allan CB Premium Member over 13 years ago
You talk to him, because he listens. Ask any teenage girl with pet cats or dogs who are the best listeners, and who alone knows EVERY of their secret, and you’ll find the dog or cat does.
Mornin’ Neighbours!
Brother_James437 over 13 years ago
He’s the only one that won’t give a stupid excuse.
ldyhwkd over 13 years ago
Because the dog listens - and because you don’t make the kids clean up after themselves.
junco49 over 13 years ago
They EXPECT you pick things up because you DO pick things up.
Now, if you start NOT picking things up…….
They’ll stay un-picked up because no one will notice EXCEPT you and you will go crazy sooner than predicted.
Ain’t life grand?
gofinsc over 13 years ago
If he answers, your troubles are over, because you will be rolling in dough.
Gretchen's Mom over 13 years ago
Dogs are always better listeners than kids — just ask any parent with kids and a dog and they’ll tell you!
Meanwhile, Elly, tell the kids you’re tired of picking up after them over and over again and if they leave anymore toys, clothes, etc. on the floor, then that must mean they no longer want those things and the next time you have to pick them up, they’re either going to get thrown away or donated to charity — then do it! Guaranteed, after their favorite toy, shirt, etc. disappears forever, they won’t want that to ever happen again and they will learn to pick up after themselves! (Of course, this will work better on a child Michael’s age than it will Lizzie, since she’s only 2 years old.)
Downundergirl over 13 years ago
sigh. I don’t remember thinking that Elly was this whiney when I first read this strip all those years ago. I just thought she got it right!.
luckily I managed to change.
pouncingtiger over 13 years ago
I hope she doesn’t expect the dog to talk back.