Wednesday, November 24, 2010

The Deal

A teenage boy had just passed his driving test and inquired of his father as to when they could discuss his use of the car.

His father said he'd make a deal with his son: 'You bring your grades up from a 'C' to a 'B' average, study your Bible a little, and get your hair cut. Then we'll talk about the car.'

The boy thought about that for a moment, decided he'd settle for the offer, and they agreed on it.

After about six weeks his father said, 'Son, you've brought your grades up and I've observed that you have been studying your Bible, but I'm disappointed you haven't had your hair cut.

The boy said, 'You know, Dad, I've been thinking about that, and I've noticed in my studies of the Bible that Samson had long hair, John the Baptist had long hair,
Moses had long hair...and there's even strong evidence that Jesus had long hair.'

To this his father replied, 'Did you also notice they walked everywhere they went?'

Hat tip: Babs of Beetle's Memories 'n' Ramblings

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23 Brilliant Opinions:

Barb on November 24, 2010 3:01 AM said...

Precisely. When will kids learn that their parents are smarter than them and one must never argue with them.... and expect to win.

Big hugs :]

DrillerAA09 on November 24, 2010 4:24 AM said...

As Bill Cosby once said, "I brought you into this world, and I can take you out of it."
Note to teen: The hair will grow back.

And Miles To Go... on November 24, 2010 4:50 AM said...

LOL--what a quick witted dad! Good one.

Traveling Bells on November 24, 2010 5:47 AM said...

Fathers/mothers didn't just fall off that turnip truck. At least with age comes a bit of wisdom. And more insurance.

Big hugs, honey...

Marg on November 24, 2010 6:22 AM said...

Good job Dad, still one step ahead of the kid. We liked that one a lot. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are so thankful to have you as a friend.

lot 2 learn on November 24, 2010 6:36 AM said...

My oldest son turned 16 just this past monday, and I sent along this post to him.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving !

Empress Bee (of the High Sea) on November 24, 2010 6:50 AM said...

i love a reasoning dad!

smiles, bee
xoxoxoxoxoxo

Finding Pam on November 24, 2010 7:05 AM said...

Smart dad! Can't blame the boy for trying?

Big Hugs and Happy Thanksgiving,
Pam

Grace on November 24, 2010 7:44 AM said...

Even on water...

dawn on November 24, 2010 10:38 AM said...

that was funny!!!

Jim on November 24, 2010 10:57 AM said...

Poor kid! ;)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, SANDEE!
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Adam on November 24, 2010 11:18 AM said...

Hi Sandee!
Being a Dad, that really brings a lot of thinking to me. I am the one tutoring my kid. :)

Happy Thanksgiving! Have a great one! Take care!

Ann on November 24, 2010 1:39 PM said...

never try and outsmart a parent. It's just gonna happen :)

Mike Golch on November 24, 2010 4:13 PM said...

A father always has a good come back.

Linda on November 24, 2010 4:52 PM said...

Amen!

The picture that you used for this reminds me of a book of Bible stories that we had when I was a kid with this exact same picture. Wow, did they take me back!

Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow - hope it's happy and healthy!

Willy on November 24, 2010 8:29 PM said...

Sounds like the boy would still be walking at Willy's house.

Happy Thanksgiving to you Sandee.

10-4 Willy

Matty on November 25, 2010 9:43 AM said...

I saw this one before. Never try to outsmart a wise dad.

Greg on November 25, 2010 10:30 AM said...

I'd get a hair cut for a car.

Happy Thanksgiving..

Tony on November 25, 2010 11:32 AM said...

Moses should've told all the Israelites to cut their hair. Driving around the wilderness in air conditioned cars for 40 years would've been a lot more comfortable

kat on November 25, 2010 5:38 PM said...

nyahaahahaa...the dad is still smarter than the son hahahaha


have a great day Sandee.

Hale McKay on November 25, 2010 7:45 PM said...

Ah, a post with a lesson.

Lisa on November 26, 2010 7:56 AM said...

Yep, I could see my Dad doing the same thing to me.

 

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