Sunday, December 13, 2015

Now and Then

The times, they're always changing, and so is the wisdom that parents impart to their children. Here are some modern takes on old standbys:

Then: No TV until your homework is finished.
Now: No Web surfing until your homework is finished.

Then: That phone is going to become attached to your ear.
Now: If you can't reach me at the office, try the gym. Or there's always my cellphone.

Then: Eat everything on your plate.
Now: Watch your fat intake. There's heart disease in our family.

Then: I worked my fingers to the bone for you.
Now: I worked my bones into carpal tunnel syndrome for you.

Then: Do you think I'm made of money?
Now: Do you think I'm made of money?

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