I’m pretty sure that most parents can relate to this. Hands up if you are a parent and hands up again if you can relate to the following story. I think we have all been there…
A small boy was sent up to bed by his father as it was past his usual bedtime.
All was quiet and the father breathed a sigh of relief. Then, not five minutes later, the boy called downstairs:
“Da-ad…”
“What?”
“I’m thirsty. Can you bring me a drink of water?”
“No. You had your chance. Lights out.”
Five minutes later:
“Da-aaaad…”
“WHAT?”
“I’m THIRSTY. Can I have a drink of water?”
“I told you NO! If you ask again, I’ll have to give you a spanking!”
Five minutes later:
“Daaaa-aaaad…”
“WHAT??!!”
“When you come in to spank me, can you bring me a drink of water?”
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