This may have been an accident of No Room for Another Word Balloon in the 2nd panel, but I emphasize with the boy to whom no one will listen. I fear for his life, since he wears a red shirt.
Nobody is ever really ready for the first child. And that first child fools you into thinking the next child will handle the same ways. It’s an adventure; expect surprises and enjoy it while it lasts. – - Grandpa Chet
@Julie.Mason1 – Your comment could easily inspire a sequel to this current adventure!