| What parents say |
What they really mean |
| Are you going to go out wearing that? |
Not if I can help it, you won't |
| How was school today? |
Managed to stay out of trouble for another day? |
| Go and clean your room |
We need to talk about you, so disappear. |
| Got any homework? |
Must you slouch in front of the TV like that? |
| Please be polite to your cousin today |
Remember last time you disappeared when they were here and
you got grounded for a week? |
| Who is this boy who has phoned twice? |
We would actually like his full credentials from his last
report to his grandmother's inside leg measurement. |
| I really like your friend John |
I really don't like your friend Peter. |
| We got a call from the school today |
Where were you on Monday? |
| You won't ever do drugs will you? |
We lie awake at night about it. |
| Please write to Gran to say thanks for the green jumper |
We know it was really hideous and too small by far, but we can do without her having a reason to get at us. |
| How was the camp? |
Did you ever sleep or wash? |
| Why don't you go to the movies with Cheryl again? |
We worry about you if your social life goes quiet. |
| Will there be adults at the party? |
Do you really expect us to sleep before you're back here
again? |
| Shouldn't you be studying for exams now? |
You should be studying for exams now. |
| When you're older, you'll understand |
Life is difficult. We are older and we still don't
understand. |
| Do you really think that looks nice? |
We think it's hideous. |
| Do you think money grows on trees? |
Get a part-time job |
| Shouldn't your school report have been here already? |
What did you do with it? |
| Be nice to your brother |
Do you know how objectionable you were when you were three?
One more fight and we'll go crazy. |
| Whose turn is it to do the dishes? |
It's your turn to do the dishes. |
| You paid what for that CD? |
The lawnmower makes a more pleasing sound. |
| One day, when you have left home.. |
The mere thought of not having you here makes my stomach
churn |
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