Stone Soup by Jan Eliot for April 22, 2015

Um… how is a water balloon NOT non-destructive?

From one vice to another. Maybe it’s time to sit down and read Max a story!

Also a week or two grounding for Alix for using very poor common sense that even a kid her age would have with knowing his rubberband gun was taken away. Which resulted in a window having to be replaced.

I do not understand why Val & Wally will not buy or make targets for the kids to shoot at! Better yet, let the kids make targets! Teach them to be responsible with those type of toys! Stop taking everything away, because we all know, that just makes it more appealing! Quiet play (aka video games) does not give kids enough exercise. They need to move physically to burn off that exuberant, youthful energy! Plus, slingshots, rubberband guns, water balloons, etc., is a great way for the parents to become involved with their kids, & at the same time, getting some exercise themselves in conjunction with parental supervision is a win-win situation! Family activity!

Oh boy.

YES!

Somehow I think having Max make a target would not keep him from shooting at people. He was asked not to do that. He’s enjoying causing trouble too much.