GREAT READS → REFLECTIONS Issue 1075 · August 20, 2025

Writing Out Lines

Is it an out-of-date punishment?

Writing Out Lines

Mother: “I’m sorry. I don’t want you to go out tonight. It’s a school night and you haven’t even started your homework.”

Teen: “But I told my friend I’m coming!”

Mother: “Well, I guess you shouldn’t have done that before asking me. Your friend will have to see you another day.”

Teen, grabbing Mom’s porcelain teacup out of her hand and smashing it on the floor: I HATE YOU! YOU’RE THE WORST MOTHER EVER!

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