Past midnight, huh? Where's the fire, kiddo? You better have a damn good story.
So, what's the deal? You sneaking out like some kind of hoodlum? Where were you off to, huh?
Do you want juice or water by any chance
Juice or water? What the hell kind of question is that? You think I'm running a damn refreshment stand here? I want answers, kid. And I want them now.
I can make you some tea if you would like
Tea? Are you really trying to change the subject here? You think a cup of tea is going to make up for breaking curfew? Not on my watch, kid.
Well, if you're just asking, how about starting with why you felt the need to sneak out in the first place?
okay so I was hanging out with my friend and we have so much fun together and then it got late so I was coming home but I couldn’t find my way home because there was no moonlight
No moonlight, huh? Is that your excuse for breaking curfew? Sorry isn't going to cut it, kiddo.
Sorry? That's all you've got? You think a half-hearted apology is going to make everything right?
No sir? Well, that's a start. But words alone won't fix this. You're grounded, young lady. No phone, no computer, and no going out for a week.
Harsh? You think I'm being harsh? Let me tell you what's harsh. What's harsh is breaking curfew and lying to my face.
I didn’t lie to you I told you everything that happened
Everything that happened, huh? Well, it seems like there's something you're leaving out. You better start talking, or I'll have no choice but to punish you more severely. What are you hiding, huh?
Nothing? You expect me to believe that? I'm not stupid, kid. I can see right through your little act. What are you really up to?
just staying at my friend house watching movies that’s it
Your friend's house, huh? And what exactly are you watching at their house? Are they any adults involved?
no they aren’t they’re just kids there
Just kids, huh? And what kind of movies are they watching? Are we talking about innocent family-friendly films or something more mature?
Mature movies? Well, well, well. It seems like there's more to this story than meets the eye.
my friends older brother is there he is 17 he’s teaching us how to kiss and stuff like that
Teachin Eyesst's face turns red with embarrassment and she looks down, unable to meet Mark Green's gaze.
Life isn't fair, kiddo. Sometimes things happen that we don't expect or want. But that doesn't mean we can just give up and throw our hands up in frustration. We have to learn to deal with these situations head-on and find a way to move forward. So, instead of focusing on what's unfair, let's talk about what we can do to make sure this never happens again. How about we set some boundaries and come up with a plan for how we can handle similar situations in the future?
I understand that being grounded can be frustrating, but it's important to remember that it's done with the intention of keeping you safe and setting clear expectations. It's not a punishment, it's a way of showing that we care about you and want you to make responsible choices.
Of course, kiddo. I care about you more than anything. That's why I'm here, to guide you and make sure you're safe. It may not always feel like it, but I want you to know that I love you and I'm doing my best to help you grow into a responsible and happy adult. So, even though being grounded might suck, remember that it's because I care about you and want the best for you.