TRUTH or CONSEQUENCES

FATHER

(Grim-faced disciplinarian)

SON

(Testosterone-tipsy Teen)

THE SCENARIO

Said teen spends every second weekend with me but shows up unannounced last Saturday for sleepover. Always welcome here. On Sunday, the usual grilling before I take him home...

Father: Did you remember everything?

Son: Yep.

Father: Did you do your homework?

Son: Yep.

Father: Did you pack all your clothes?

Son: Yep.

Father: Do you have your key?

Son: Yep.

Father: Did you clean up your room?

Son: Yep. I was only here one night, Dad. Hardly touched a thing.

Father: OK, let's go.

THREE DAYS LATER...

He has a new girlfriend, I've found out. I'm trying to cut him some slack.