Hands up if you are a parent, and hands up again if you can relate to the following story…
A small boy is sent up to bed by his father as it’s his usual bedtime.
All is quiet, and the father breaths a sigh of relief, and the not five minutes later, the boy calls 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?”
