A poll finds that the most popular way parents get their kids to eat vegetables is by bribing them. Which raises the question: What happened to just TELLING them to eat their veggies? So, add “You bribe them to eat peas” to today’s list of Signs Your Kid Is Coddled.
- When you tell her to use her words, she says, “NOW, DAMMIT!”
- His puppy has a puppy.
- You put your chemotherapy on hold to buy her a new iPad.
- You have a one-car garage. And you use it for his Big Wheel.
- The last time you told her to do a chore she called Child Protective Services.
- You’re still breastfeeding. And he’s 25.
- You watch so much “PAW Patrol” you not only know the name of every member, you also know the police dog’s badge number.
- The only time you ever told him “No” was when he asked if you were worthy enough to be his parent.
- Whenever it looks like you’re about to win at “Candyland,” you fake a heart attack.
- She sends YOU to time-out.
- He thinks it’s okay to slap comedians.