Agree or disagree with me for what I am about to say.Kids that young shouldn’t have to worry about permanent records. But these days many parents DO overconcern themselves with their kids future waaaay too early in overblown ways.Sorry, but some level of strong arm discipline is good for kids in school. It doesn’t work for everyone but it can work.Classes doing chores in school like cleaning up the classrooms, restrooms, taking care of the animals, and etc somehow does wonders. Can’t explain how though.Personal experience. I have no kid yet but been a kid so I know my past.
@Lingeewhiz,They may not hit, but they may spit. I’ll assume you are being facetious about the spit. But that reminds me of “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit!” To which I reply, “If the glove was shrunk, that comment is bunk!”
I spent a lot of time in the Vice Principal’s office, as he was in charge of discipline, but this was in high school and I don’t think they dared lay a hand on us, so I never had to deal with the pointer’s they used to use to whack kids with in grade school. In grade school I never got into trouble.
Down the road, Calvin came to realize that turning situations like this into Spaceman Spiff adventures was a lot more effective than yelling and finger-pointing.
Right about now, I need me some Christmas Calvin and Hobbes where he talks about the ludicrousness of Santa and then admits he has the same questions about God. Hmm.
Susie has enough conscience to admit her guilt. Calvin just doesn’t want to experience any pain, regardless of his guilt or the lack of it. Fascinating that in spite of the adversarial relationship between the two of them, they both wind up taking Calvin’s position in the matter….
@Ken in Ohio,I wholeheartedly agree about “squelch”. I didn’t mean it in a nasty way, and I was hoping that the next sentence would be considered a qualifier.Incidentally, someone on this site is lying in his bunk!
comicgos almost 13 years ago
Acting Class 101!
rentier almost 13 years ago
Excellent, the fourth panel! When we stand once by God and we must report about our lives, we’ll cry like Calvin and Susi in the fourth panel!
artybee almost 13 years ago
Some well-placed swats certainly straightened me out in the first grade!
davidtcg almost 13 years ago
This evidently isn’t new for him
kreole almost 13 years ago
Mine was a Nun slapping my hand with a wooden ruler. By the time I finished 2nd grade my hand looked abused. Those Nuns are the worst ever!
GROG Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Mr. Spittle? Where does Watterson come up with these names?
Good Morning, Marg, Mike & ♠Lonewolf♠!
Lyons Group, Inc. almost 13 years ago
I read this storyline before. He’s not going to.
rentier almost 13 years ago
Alain Harper: I hope, he will hate this job, too, forgive me and let me go, that would be the rescue!
tripwire45 almost 13 years ago
At least they still have some respect for authority. Of course, this was back in the 1980s.
mac47 almost 13 years ago
That’s why I will never be a principal.
APPLESCRUFF almost 13 years ago
OMG! Could just imagine Calvin & Susie with nuns!! Don’t know who would come out worse for wear, that pair or the nuns!☺
kayjaypah almost 13 years ago
@ Ken in Ohio, AMEN!! He is my lawyer too! And yes a little discipline goes a long way.
AnonymousUser almost 13 years ago
Agree or disagree with me for what I am about to say.Kids that young shouldn’t have to worry about permanent records. But these days many parents DO overconcern themselves with their kids future waaaay too early in overblown ways.Sorry, but some level of strong arm discipline is good for kids in school. It doesn’t work for everyone but it can work.Classes doing chores in school like cleaning up the classrooms, restrooms, taking care of the animals, and etc somehow does wonders. Can’t explain how though.Personal experience. I have no kid yet but been a kid so I know my past.
odeliasimone almost 13 years ago
Calm down and stop the bawling……..I’m not going to spank you! I’m going to spittle on you.
Puddleglum2 almost 13 years ago
@Lingeewhiz,They may not hit, but they may spit. I’ll assume you are being facetious about the spit. But that reminds me of “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit!” To which I reply, “If the glove was shrunk, that comment is bunk!”
Mnbill almost 13 years ago
Calvin at its best. I remember when this particular one was in the newspaper.
cleokaya almost 13 years ago
I spent a lot of time in the Vice Principal’s office, as he was in charge of discipline, but this was in high school and I don’t think they dared lay a hand on us, so I never had to deal with the pointer’s they used to use to whack kids with in grade school. In grade school I never got into trouble.
Bigmikey88 almost 13 years ago
:D
paullp Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Down the road, Calvin came to realize that turning situations like this into Spaceman Spiff adventures was a lot more effective than yelling and finger-pointing.
Phapada almost 13 years ago
Please Calm down…. we ‘re friend … Don’t Argue….. but you know Thai boxing Calvin & Susie Can it …^_^
Elaine Rosco Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Lol…first time I’ve ever seen Calvin cry!
Stephen Gilberg almost 13 years ago
For some reason, I used to imagine Bill Watterson looking like Mr. Spittle.
worldisacomic almost 13 years ago
Mr Spittle doesn’t care because he is tenured and doesn’t have to put forth the effort.
Noveltman almost 13 years ago
Right about now, I need me some Christmas Calvin and Hobbes where he talks about the ludicrousness of Santa and then admits he has the same questions about God. Hmm.
Ken in Ohio almost 13 years ago
@Puddleglum2:Thank you. I hope I did not “squelch” anyone, however, but rather lovingly turn their attention toward Jesus.
rentier almost 13 years ago
Jesus Christ is certainly the best lawyer!
litcia391 almost 13 years ago
@Ken in Ohio
I couldn’t have said it better myself!
billdi Premium Member almost 13 years ago
a lot of bunk here today
tmick2001 almost 13 years ago
The fourth panel reminds me of Peanuts – it has the style of Charles Schulz
dflak almost 13 years ago
Teachers are not allowed to hit students even in self-defense.
bmonk almost 13 years ago
They look so woebegone. .Which is defined as “confusing order to give a horse.”
khpage almost 13 years ago
Susie has enough conscience to admit her guilt. Calvin just doesn’t want to experience any pain, regardless of his guilt or the lack of it. Fascinating that in spite of the adversarial relationship between the two of them, they both wind up taking Calvin’s position in the matter….
Puddleglum2 almost 13 years ago
“Would you come IN (into) my office, please?”If you two can tie my tie better than I did, you get off scot-free!
Jay77 almost 13 years ago
Where is Hobbes when you need him?
DerkinsVanPelt218 almost 13 years ago
YOU’RE LYING! I NEVER HIT YOU! YOU’RE TEARING ME APART, LISA!
ratlum almost 13 years ago
Do not worry Mr Spittile they are both guilty of something ,Spanking is in order.
Rakkav almost 13 years ago
Exactly.
jaal5 almost 13 years ago
I agree. It’s both their faults
piloti almost 13 years ago
Can’t you folks keep your religion to yourselves?
gofinsc almost 13 years ago
Kreole, then I suspect they complained about your penmanship.
Puddleglum2 almost 13 years ago
@Ken in Ohio,I wholeheartedly agree about “squelch”. I didn’t mean it in a nasty way, and I was hoping that the next sentence would be considered a qualifier.Incidentally, someone on this site is lying in his bunk!
ratlum almost 13 years ago
Maybe the kids are smarter? he he ho ho
mkang99 almost 13 years ago
They have big mouths.
Dragongirl55 over 3 years ago
Mr Spittle?