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Bad Kid? Send him to boot camp.

Posted on July 14th, 2008 in behavior, oddparents

Life is truly a play. No — make that a soap opera.

Overheard at the playground today, a mom to her 5-year old son who was reluctant to leave:

Mom: “Remember what I told you about your friend Matthew, and where they sent him this summer?”
Son (sulkily): ” Yeah.”
Mom: “Well that’s what we’re going to do with you next year.”
Son (panicked): “No!”
Mom: “Then get into the car right now.”

Where do you “send” a five-year old, anyway?

5 Responses to “Bad Kid? Send him to boot camp.”

  1. I’m going to have to remember that one

  2. Depends on the weight, UPS rates are a real pain nowadays.

  3. Add it to the “ways to be cruel” compendium…

  4. You could ship freight…

  5. My ex once threatened to send my three year old to boarding school!!!!!
    Her older sister went to school the next day (where I once taught!) crying and I got a call from my friend, Sena, the social worker. Talk about an embarrassing moment!
    We sent him away - not her! :)

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