Situation 15:
Going to Bed(After "Bay Watch" ends it is time for
Michael to go to bed.)
it's eleven o'clock.It's your bed time.
Mom,can I stay up until twelve? I'm in seventh grade now.
I know you are But your bed time is still eleven.
Now be a good boy and go to sleep.
What if Dad says I can stay up until twelve?
If your father says it's okay,then
it's okay with me,too.But remember,he's the one who decided on
eleven.
Dad,can I stay up until twelve?
No.
But,Dad,please
I said no.Now go wash your face and brush your teeth.
Okay.But when can I stay up until twelve?
When you are in high school.
High school? But,Dad,that's two years from now.
I can't wait that long.
Okay,maybe next year,if you study hard.
Really? Thanks Mom.I promise I'll study hard.
I'll get all "A "s.I promise.
I hope you do get all "A"s. That would be wonderful.
That would be great.If you get all "A"s.I'll buy you a new bike,too.
Do you promise?
Yes,I promise. But right now you still have to go to bed.
But, Dad.
Nobutsl!Go to bed right now!!
Yes, sir.Mrs.Lee:Sweet dreams.
Thanks, Mom.
Good night,son.
Good night,Dad(Michael goes into his
bedroom.)
Do you think I was too strict?
No.Michael is a teenager.He needs you to be strict with him.
Okay,if you say so.Thank you,Dear.
You're welcome.And you're a good father and a good husband.
Don't worry about our son.He is a good boy and I bet be really will get all'A"s.