Peer

Picked up Elder Boy from school.
He started the chat.

EB : Something happened today.

I : What happened?

EB : A teacher showed us a Roman Helmet.

I : That's good.

EB : The class were asked to try it on.

I : Did you try then?

EB : No.

I : Did others?

EB : Yes, they did.

I : Were you the only one NOT trying?

EB : Yes.

I : Why Not?

EB : I think its' dirty. Everyone wore it.

I : Did you tell others why?

EB : No. I just said, 'I don't want to try.'

I : What happened then?

EB : Class started clapping & calling my name.

I : Encouraging you to do it?

EB : Yes.

I : But you still didn't?

EB : No. A few didn't want to do it first.

I : But they did wear the helmet in the end?

EB : Yes, due to 'Peer Group' pressure.
The class eventually started to boo me.

I : But you still didn't do it?

EB : That's right.

I : Why not?

EB : Why should I?
I'm not doing something because others want me to.

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One

On my Birthday.
During family lunch.
My Younger Boy started a chat.

YB : Happy Birthday, Dad.

I : Thanks, my dear son.

YB : Want to ask you a question.

I : O.K.

YB : What's one thing you want to...
change yourself?

I : My eyesight. No Short Sight.
So, you two wouldn't have to wear glasses.

YB : What's one thing you want to change us?

I : Same. No Short Sight.

YB : What's one thing you want to change Mum?

I : Mmmmm...
(What should I say... when she's also with us)

YB : Dad?

I : I need more time to think about it.

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Say Right Things At Right Time
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Persuasion

Elder Boy was eager to share with me,

About his new science project work.

Surprised to see 2 Internet Games included.

I : Interesting work.
Who decided to include the internet games?

EB : The Whole Team.

I : You'd told me the presentation time..
Is about 10 minutes.

EB : That's right.

I : But just these 2 games occupying 8 mins.

EB : Hmmm.....

I : There's not much time left to present..
Your Team's OWN ideas? Is there?

EB : No, I suppose.

I : And what if other teams also using them?

EB : Hmmm....

I : What do you think?
Do you think it's about Testing your...

Internet Searching skill?
Or about Presenting your OWN ideas?

EB : You're right, Dad.
We should design our own ways....
To present our Own ideas.
But.....

I : But?

EB : But, it's just that Everyone's agreed to
Use the 2 games found from the net.

I : May be they'll listen to you?
You won't know until you try, right?
Remember,
It's always better to use OWN ideas.

EB : Yes. I'll give it a go tomorrow.


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Lego

Planning our half term holiday,
I had a chat with my Younger Boy.

I : Mum & I are thinking about the..
Coming school holiday.

YB : Oh, yes.

I : Where should we take you two to?

YB : And?

I : We're to give you two a choice.

YB : Really?

I : Yes. Either visiting Legoland again?

YB : Or?

I : Or use the money for Legoland to...
Buy New Lego pieces to play at home!

YB : Hmm....

I : Which one do you prefer?

YB : Could we go to Legoland...
AND buy New Lego pieces to play there!!

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Children Want More
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Resolution

New Year Approaching,
I asked Younger Boy what's he planning.

I : Have you got a New Year Resolution?

YB : Yes. I got two actually.

I : Wah! Are you going to tell me?

YB : Yeah, you would like them.

I : Really?

YB : Yap. The 1st is to do more...
Physical Exercise.

I : Such as....

YB : Well, like swimming, walking,
playing badminton, table-tennis...

I : That's good. Good health.

YB : Do you want to hear the 2nd one?

I : Of course.

YB : You would love it.

I : So come on then.

YB : I'm going to........

I : Come one, hurry up!!

YB : To give you Massage!

I : Really?

YB : Yes. And the Massage....
is FREE!!

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Better

While us having a snack,
Elder Boy started a chat.

EB : Do you know what happened in class?

I : No. But must be something interesting.

EB : I was assigned to a team for a task.

I : Yes.

EB : But I later told the team I'd like to...
Move to another team.

I : Why did you want to do that?

EB : The group I's assigned didn't seem..
to focus on the task.

I : What happened next?

EB : I asked the teacher if I could move..
To another team & he said yes.

I : How did you tell the team?

EB : Told them I'd been with them before..
& wanted to try with others this time.
And asked them if they felt o.k.

I : What did they say?

EB : They said O.K.

I : What did you say to the other team?

EB : I went to them & asked who's ...
The Chairperson.

I : And then?

EB : Then I told her I'd like to join...
Her team

I : What's her reply?

EB : She said O.K.

I : Good.

EB :There's a Surprise though.

I : Surprise?

EB : She said if the team won, I..
would have more chocolate because..
she would give her mine as she...
doesn't eat them!

I : I am curious.
Why did you want to join her team?

EB : Because you always say we should..
learn from others, especially someone..
Better than us. She's a Top Student!

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Incidents

Elder Boy started a chat,
When I drove him to school.

EB : Dad, today we'll leave school...
After lunch to sing at a local church.
So, you've to pick me up from there.

I : You've told me before.

EB : Yes. Do you know where it's?

I : No worries, I'll find it.

(I did it on purpose, not asking details.
Wanted to see how he handled it when..
He couldn't find me!!)

Saw school bus leaving when I was near.
When trying to get in a public car park,
I saw my Elder Boy just coming out,
Waving to me happily.

I : Come on in.

EB : (Open the door)
Do you think I'd say goodbye to X?
(X is his classmate)
And tell her you've come?

I : Yes, you'd. Where's she?

EB : Waiting outside a store up there.

(EB came back & got into my car)

I : Why did you come out from the car park?

EB : Looking for you.

I : How do you know I'd go there?

EB : I'd told you the church's near a car park.

I : That's clever.
Why did you have to tell X you're leaving?

EB : Only 3 of us waiting to be picked up.
So, I'd told them, 'We better stick as a group..,
To avoid being kidnapped - safety in numbers!'

I : That's quite funny.
Were you really worried about Kidnapping?

EB : You never know,
Better Be Safe than Sorry!
The other boy was later picked up.
So only me & X waiting.
It's better to tell her when I'm leaving.

I : Is she now on her own?

EB : No. A 6th Former is also waiting.
And X's father is on his way.

I : That's better.

EB : I was trying to call you.

I : How? You don't have a mobile.

EB : I'd asked a classmate at the car park.
Do you know what happened?

I : He didn't let you use his mobile?

EB : He did.
But he'd NO credit on his mobile!

I : Oh, no.

EB : Do you know what I did next?

I : Mmmm...

EB : I asked X if I could use her mobile.

I : Clever.

EB : Do you know what happened?

I : She didn't have credit on her mobile either?

EB : No. She'd NO battery on hers!

I : So, do you think you now need a mobile?

EB : No. Most of my classmates have one.
I normally at school, so I always have access...
To a phone.
And I could......

I : You could?

EB : I could always use my 20 pence to use..
A Public phone to call you!

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