For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for February 28, 2012

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    margueritem  over 12 years ago

    You have to be specific, Mom…

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    arye uygur  over 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.

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    kees-c-bakker  over 12 years ago

    you must be a city boy.

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    psychlady  over 12 years ago

    Be more specific, Mom. Explain to him that baths are for washing and getting clean, then he can play.

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    lightenup Premium Member over 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.

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    jeanie5448  over 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.

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    summerdog86  over 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.

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    Allan CB Premium Member over 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.

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    tedunn5453  over 12 years ago

    Seriously???? When he objects.

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    alan.gurka  over 12 years ago

    Leave it to Mom to turn play time into work.

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    hcr1985  over 12 years ago

    Wash, then play…

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    danlarios  over 12 years ago

    he must’ve been born when dirt was regonized as dirt

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    renewed1  over 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.

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    LV1951  over 12 years ago

    Geez, don’t they make Mr. Bubbles anymore?

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    coffeeturtle  over 12 years ago

    He must be a raisin by now!

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    iomoth  over 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.

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    iomoth  over 12 years ago

    @lightenup clearly you live where it’s warm. Baths are perfectly acceptable play areas yearround – especially when it’s winter.

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    NEMO1967  over 12 years ago

    ha! he had cover mud :)))))))) he look dirty…

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    iced tea  over 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.

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    Gretchen's Mom  over 12 years ago

    How can a kid be in the bathtub for an hour and still be so dirty?!?!?

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    KA7DRE Premium Member over 12 years ago

    His hands must be all pruney by now !

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