#jftda

“Hey kids, it’s time for dinner! I’ve made us a healthy, well-balanced meal we can all enjoy together!”

“Aw geez, mom! You know we don’t like broccoli.”

“Broccoli is good for you! It will help you stay healthy.”

“Well, about that, mom. Alice and I have been talking among ourselves. We’ve come to the conclusion that our dinner choices shouldn’t be in anyone else’s hands but our own. We’ve voted to declare ourselves an autonomous democracy!”

“What are you saying, Julie? I’m your mother! I love you! I want nothing but the best for your future. You can trust me to make the right decisions for you and Alice. I’ve got the experience and knowledge to guide you. Besides, you’re just barely 10 years old!"

“Sorry mom, you just don’t understand us kids. We’re going to vote for what we want for dinner. All in favor of ice cream, say aye! (Aye!) (Aye!) All opposed, say no!”

“No! You can’t have ice cream for dinner! You need to eat your veggies! I know you hate them, but they’re good for you and you need them!”

“Sorry mom, the vote has been decided, 2 against 1 in favor of ice cream. We’re going to go over to Grace’s house and get all the ice cream we want! Later!”