The Bedtime Negotiation
Mom: “Time for bed.”
Kid: “But I’m not tired!”
Mom: “It’s 8:30, and you have school tomorrow.”
Kid: “Five more minutes?”
Mom: “You said that ten minutes ago.”
Kid: “But I’m almost done with this game!”
Mom: “Fine, you can stay up… but only if you clean your room.”
The kid thinks for a moment, then sighs and says, “You win. Goodnight, Mom.”
Mom smiles, knowing once again, she has won the great bedtime negotiation.
