Ruth came downstairs one day with her pockets hanging out. When I told her to tuck them in, she asked me why. “You can’t go to school like that.” Her reply? “Well, Dad, obviously I can.”
Another day Ruth came down in a dress that had grown way too short, but she still insisted on wearing. I told her she needed to put shorts on under it, and she responded negatively.
Now, Ruth is very concerned about rules, and rules can often be used to manipulate her. So, I reminded her that the dress code at school says you can’t let anyone see your underwear.
Clearly she had anticipated me. “But I’m not wearing any underwear” she says while pulling up her dress to demonstrate.
Sigh.