I realise that it's a la mode in this environment to hate children, or at least express mild disdain ... but I just can't! I love the little bastards! I think once they can talk and go to the bathroom on their own, that's when they get cool. They know things, man. The trick is to talk to them like grown-ups: they will hear no goo-goo-ga-ga from me! No sir.
Recently, I was explaining the principle of inflation to a six-year-old whose mother, judging from the increasingly concerned expression on her face as the conversation continued, thought I was a paedophile. The conversation ended thusly:
Recently, I was explaining the principle of inflation to a six-year-old whose mother, judging from the increasingly concerned expression on her face as the conversation continued, thought I was a paedophile. The conversation ended thusly:
(after explaining inflation)
"So why does it cost more now?"
"Because that's inflation."
"Yeah but why?"
"Because it's good for the economy."
"?"
"The country .. all the people in the country spending money."
"How is it good for all them people when everything costs more?"
"Er .. it just is."
"Why?"
"Because .. actually you're right. Inflation is stupid. Well done."
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eck, I think I am getting sick, last time I felt like this I was able to nip it before I actually got sick...hope it is the same this time...that's what you get for running around half naked all weekend