Brad’s clever answers aren’t getting it. Brad should find a way to tell Shannon that now that she’s 7 (?), she needs to learn that adults have to get work done – and they can’t entertain her every minute.
After dumping her cereal on the table so she could “finger paint”, what will her next stunt be, playing with matches and starting a fire, so she can look at the “pretty flames”, maybe pouring bleach into the gas tank, so she can "pretend’ to be putting gas in the car.Stay tuned, it can only get more exciting to keep the brat around.
Why the heck isn’t Brad having Shannon help clean up the mess SHE created?? She needs to learn the consequences of her actions. She makes the mess, she cleans it up. Having her just sit and watch Brad do it only teaches her that someone else will always take care of it.
I like the infinite calm and patience Brad shows with Shannon. Also the honest way he talks to her, always clear and serious, without treating her like a child who shouldn’t be taken seriously. He’s reasoning with Shannon and I’m sure this does her a lot of good because, as annoyed as she is, she’s not making a scene. Brad really knows how to get to Shannon’s heart.
Looks like Shannon is really working hadrd at helping clean up her mess, in which case Brad needs to sender off to sit in a corner facing the walls for thirty minutes.
Re: Brad’s final comment: do twenty somethings really take naps in the middle of the day? (I realize he’s a firefighter but they never have Brad or Toni show the exhaustion that may come from such a physical job.) Or is he just talking about young adults who have to deal with hyperactive children?
Brad is being very calm through all this. He sure has changed from the Luann Again days. I hope Toni appreciates all the work Brad is doing. Shannon certainly doesn’t. I still expect Toni to cater to her niece.
It’s very clear, comparing this to Brad’s fantasies a few weeks back, that Brad does not want actual children, but just wants to live out his own childish fantasy about what being a parent is like.
What is that old saying about someone working from dawn to dusk, but someone else’s work is never done? Of course that doesn’t really apply to first resonders. When on duty, they may be at rest, but must be ready for anything. Right now, Brad iswishing HE was on shift, and, Toni was home.
The higher the IQ the worse it gets. Boredom is a disease to kids with high IQ. Now days IQ really doesn’t mean much. Boy I dumbed out quick when I started school. I’ve known kids for real that are like this. You always got to be on the ball. I had to deal with 3 kids at the same time. Now I sit back and laugh at myself that I didn’t go nuts! And I don’t miss it. I feel sad that they don’t want kids of there own. So I can step back and say ah ah how does that feel it’s what they want in life.
lvlax about 2 months ago
Who doesn’t love a good nap?? ;)
yoey1957 about 2 months ago
Dear naps, I’m sorry I was such a jerk to you when I was a kid. Signed, adult me.
reedkomicks Premium Member about 2 months ago
Gee Brad, don’t you own a mop? So martyrish.
Wishingonastar about 2 months ago
I had a good nap today!
kenhense about 2 months ago
Brad’s clever answers aren’t getting it. Brad should find a way to tell Shannon that now that she’s 7 (?), she needs to learn that adults have to get work done – and they can’t entertain her every minute.
snsurone76 about 2 months ago
Brad, why doncha have the brat help out with your chores??
Enter.Name.Here about 2 months ago
The Shannon arc ends soon. Have hope. ;-)
mort b. about 2 months ago
Tell her to go outside and annoy the neighbors.
CementerAD5 about 2 months ago
After dumping her cereal on the table so she could “finger paint”, what will her next stunt be, playing with matches and starting a fire, so she can look at the “pretty flames”, maybe pouring bleach into the gas tank, so she can "pretend’ to be putting gas in the car.Stay tuned, it can only get more exciting to keep the brat around.
jmworacle about 2 months ago
Doesn’t this “Child” have a mother or did she request Witness Protection?
Wilkins068 about 2 months ago
I never get to take a nap. Last time I started to take a nap th tractor went off in to a irrigation ditch. Took two trucks with wenches to get it out
Rhetorical_Question about 2 months ago
Patience?
wolfiiig about 2 months ago
How can they put up with this?
Purple People Eater about 2 months ago
20 years? Wait 60 years, and you won’t be able to make it through the day without a nap.
emily5888 about 2 months ago
Love this comic, but isn’t it called Luann? Would like to see more about Luann, and also, Tiffany and the rest of the gang. Why so much about Shannon?
OneTime59 about 2 months ago
Sleep time for Shannon. Unless GnK have a punchline for Saturday, it’s been nap time for most of us this week.
sueb1863 about 2 months ago
Why the heck isn’t Brad having Shannon help clean up the mess SHE created?? She needs to learn the consequences of her actions. She makes the mess, she cleans it up. Having her just sit and watch Brad do it only teaches her that someone else will always take care of it.
Ellis97 about 2 months ago
Shannon could be a lot nicer to her Uncle Brad.
eced52 about 2 months ago
At her age I didn’t have a choice.
Aladar30 Premium Member about 2 months ago
I like the infinite calm and patience Brad shows with Shannon. Also the honest way he talks to her, always clear and serious, without treating her like a child who shouldn’t be taken seriously. He’s reasoning with Shannon and I’m sure this does her a lot of good because, as annoyed as she is, she’s not making a scene. Brad really knows how to get to Shannon’s heart.
artheaded1 about 2 months ago
She should be helping clean up her mess!
Count Olaf Premium Member about 2 months ago
Shut up and drink your NyQuil.
ahnk_2000 about 2 months ago
Truer words were never said, Brad.
French Persons Premium Member about 2 months ago
So whatever happened to “Shannon the chef/housekeeper” whose favorite thing to do was clean up?
Angry Indeed Premium Member about 2 months ago
Even as a child, I was never able to nap unless I was sick. The term “quiet time” was probably created for kids like me.
Just-me about 2 months ago
When I was a kid, I hated being told to go take a nap. Now, I look forward to my daily, brief siesta.
Wubbie about 2 months ago
Sounds like Brad may be getting a little tired of this arrangement.
david_42 about 2 months ago
Went to see Deadpool & Wolverine. It was a Closed Captions showing, but I was able to hear and understand everything…with my hearing aid off.
ctolson about 2 months ago
Looks like Shannon is really working hadrd at helping clean up her mess, in which case Brad needs to sender off to sit in a corner facing the walls for thirty minutes.
rbullfogg about 2 months ago
This is going to be a long month!
lanainutahdesert about 2 months ago
Wait 70 years. You’ll be going to bed at the usual time kids your age are taking a nap. : )
comic reader 22 about 2 months ago
Amazing! Brad actually gave Shannon a towel and made her help him clean up the mess she made.
Cincoflex about 2 months ago
Shannon is starting to look and sound like Tiffany now.
kjnrun about 2 months ago
It is going to be a long month putting up with this arc.
kauri44 about 2 months ago
Re: Brad’s final comment: do twenty somethings really take naps in the middle of the day? (I realize he’s a firefighter but they never have Brad or Toni show the exhaustion that may come from such a physical job.) Or is he just talking about young adults who have to deal with hyperactive children?
YorkGirl Premium Member about 2 months ago
Brad is being very calm through all this. He sure has changed from the Luann Again days. I hope Toni appreciates all the work Brad is doing. Shannon certainly doesn’t. I still expect Toni to cater to her niece.
txmystic about 2 months ago
Why. Isn’t. Brad. Making. Her. Help?
Drbarb71 Premium Member about 2 months ago
Treat her like Calvin’s mom does-throw heroutside!!
mindjob about 2 months ago
She gets more annoying by the minute
johnaapc about 2 months ago
I guess Toni sits around eating bon bons when she is off cause Brad does everything?
Rista about 2 months ago
I have a vision here… In one month Toni decides that she really is ready and excited about a baby while Brad runs screaming.
Lord King Wazmo Premium Member about 2 months ago
This clown dutifully cleans up every mess this hyperactive little snot makes on a whim? Noble, patient parenting? No—utter stupidity.
pujolsfan3939 about 2 months ago
It’s very clear, comparing this to Brad’s fantasies a few weeks back, that Brad does not want actual children, but just wants to live out his own childish fantasy about what being a parent is like.
metagalaxy1970 about 2 months ago
I love cat naps!
Joe1962 Premium Member about 2 months ago
Aunt Toni.
The Quiet One about 2 months ago
You are so right Brad. Afternoon naps are decadent
WilliamVollmer about 2 months ago
What is that old saying about someone working from dawn to dusk, but someone else’s work is never done? Of course that doesn’t really apply to first resonders. When on duty, they may be at rest, but must be ready for anything. Right now, Brad iswishing HE was on shift, and, Toni was home.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] about 2 months ago
Hyperactivity is the norm for kids this age
kaystari Premium Member about 2 months ago
Her hair must be easy to draw
dmclark about 2 months ago
Brad may rethink how quickly he wants to start a family, lol
Prescott_Philosopher about 2 months ago
So, Brad finally found where the ice cream fell. Better late than never.
Susan123 about 2 months ago
Shannon needs to be taught to clean up her own messes.
Grey Forest about 2 months ago
The higher the IQ the worse it gets. Boredom is a disease to kids with high IQ. Now days IQ really doesn’t mean much. Boy I dumbed out quick when I started school. I’ve known kids for real that are like this. You always got to be on the ball. I had to deal with 3 kids at the same time. Now I sit back and laugh at myself that I didn’t go nuts! And I don’t miss it. I feel sad that they don’t want kids of there own. So I can step back and say ah ah how does that feel it’s what they want in life.
SteveKar about 2 months ago
brad has patience he’s ready to be a father only to be held back by Shannon
sincavage05 about 2 months ago
Dose of reality for Brad. After one, he won’t want another.
JonnyT about 2 months ago
Shannon, you’re a demon and no one likes you. Learn to entertain yourself now.
Nekot about 2 months ago
He’s wiping up her mess on the floor! Show her how to do it….
lnrokr55 about 2 months ago
Bugs Bunny would say, go out and play in traffic kid… ;-)