Aren’t they all washing baths? I’ve never put my kids in the tub to play. That’s what pools are for. She shouldn’t have to spell everything out to him – he’s not a toddler.
I have a 9 year old grandson that thinks that if he just stands under the shower and gets wet, that is good enough. His mom has to stand in the bathroom and make sure he uses soap and a washcloth. Just being a little boy.
Bath water doesn’t stay warm for long. You’d think he’d want out by now. As kids in the bath, we weren’t allowed to turn on the faucets. Only mom did that part.
I used to revel in the dirtiness! Never liked to shower. The dirtier, smellier, grosser I was, the better! LOLNOW … I prefer to stay clean, and sweat free … I’m a Computer Geek, and my computers should remain clean too.
I see no problem. He’s been occupied for an hour and still has more bathtime to do. Unless he’s coming up on being late for bedtime, it’s a win/win for everyone.
margueritem about 12 years ago
You have to be specific, Mom…
arye uygur about 12 years ago
I’m disappointed that we didn’t see Elizabeth get a lecture on taking fish out of their environment in today’s strip.
kees-c-bakker about 12 years ago
you must be a city boy.
psychlady about 12 years ago
Be more specific, Mom. Explain to him that baths are for washing and getting clean, then he can play.
lightenup Premium Member about 12 years ago
Aren’t they all washing baths? I’ve never put my kids in the tub to play. That’s what pools are for. She shouldn’t have to spell everything out to him – he’s not a toddler.
jeanie5448 about 12 years ago
I have a 9 year old grandson that thinks that if he just stands under the shower and gets wet, that is good enough. His mom has to stand in the bathroom and make sure he uses soap and a washcloth. Just being a little boy.
summerdog86 about 12 years ago
Bath water doesn’t stay warm for long. You’d think he’d want out by now. As kids in the bath, we weren’t allowed to turn on the faucets. Only mom did that part.
Allan CB Premium Member about 12 years ago
I used to revel in the dirtiness! Never liked to shower. The dirtier, smellier, grosser I was, the better! LOLNOW … I prefer to stay clean, and sweat free … I’m a Computer Geek, and my computers should remain clean too.
tedunn5453 about 12 years ago
Seriously???? When he objects.
alan.gurka about 12 years ago
Leave it to Mom to turn play time into work.
hcr1985 about 12 years ago
Wash, then play…
danlarios about 12 years ago
he must’ve been born when dirt was regonized as dirt
renewed1 about 12 years ago
Put a little soap in the water. He will get clean just by stirring everything up. Has fun, gets clean. Rinse cycle can work the same way.
LV1951 about 12 years ago
Geez, don’t they make Mr. Bubbles anymore?
coffeeturtle about 12 years ago
He must be a raisin by now!
iomoth about 12 years ago
I see no problem. He’s been occupied for an hour and still has more bathtime to do. Unless he’s coming up on being late for bedtime, it’s a win/win for everyone.
iomoth about 12 years ago
@lightenup clearly you live where it’s warm. Baths are perfectly acceptable play areas yearround – especially when it’s winter.
NEMO1967 about 12 years ago
ha! he had cover mud :)))))))) he look dirty…
iced tea about 12 years ago
And wash behind your ears and between your toes and scrub that grime off of you! That’s what Elly should be saying.
Gretchen's Mom about 12 years ago
How can a kid be in the bathtub for an hour and still be so dirty?!?!?
KA7DRE Premium Member about 12 years ago
His hands must be all pruney by now !