Next week is "TV Turn-off Week" for our elementary school. Children and their parents are encouraged to sign a pledge not to watch any television or play any computer games for one week. We've done this every year since the girls started real school. It's a bit of a chore--not because my kids watch SO much tv, but because they do watch some. Not having it available requires us to think of other things to do--which is exactly the point. I don't mind doing it, but this year there's a new wrinkle at our house.
One child has opted out.
Child A (with enthusiasm): But, if you don't watch any tv all week, you get a ribbon!
Child B: (cynically): What am I going to do with another ribbon? Frame it? I'm watching tv.
So, I leave it to you, dear reader, to guess which child is which. Whoever guesses correctly might win a ribbon.
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8 comments:
oh come on, that is a no brainer. Zoe---not watching TV and getting a ribbon.
Mia---watching TV..
What if they offered cash?
cash would have Mia opting in and Zoe continuing - both for hamster supplies.
ps. I thought it was funny.
Not all librarians are equal.
Her mit der Schliefe!
ahus; ich gebs auf!
Sara and Ann: you are CORRECT!
Jenny: Spinnst du etwa????
That is hilarious. I think it is a really cool thing for the school to do ... but I gotta say, I'm with the one who wants to watch tv. :)
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