Conversations with a Three-Year-Old: Son of Pedant

Conversation One: Son of Pedant


FATHER: Can I have a hug, son?

CHILD: Yes you may.

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Conversation Two: Son of Ranter


CHILD: What is going on with Mommy?

FATHER: Mommy is upset.

CHILD: But Daddy, why is Mommy upset?

MOTHER: Oh, don't worry. I'm not mad at Daddy. I'm just upset because I'm tired of being Oppressed by The Man. Can you say Oppressed by The Man?

CHILD: Oppressed by The Man,

MOTHER: Good job.

CHILD: Mommy?

MOTHER: Yes?

CHILD: Can't you just stop being so oppressed all the time?