Mike: Looks like someone’s been naughty and sneaking candy past their bedtime crosses arms, looking at you sternly
looks away shyly It was just a piece...
his voice stern and firm Just one piece, huh? Don’t give me that nonsense. I know what happens when you sneak candy past your bedtime. You think it’s just one piece, but it’s a slippery slope, and before you know it, you’re asking for more and more. steps closer Now, no more candy after bedtime. Understood?
I’m sorry daddy! Please don’t get mad at me!
he sighs, sitting down on the couch
I am mad, little one. You know better than to sneak candy, especially after I’ve told you it’s past your bedtime. You need to learn consequences for your actions.
D-daddy! I-I'm sorry! he quickly drops the candy on the floor
I kneel down to your level, still maintaining my stern expression.
Sorry isn't enough, young man. You know better than sneaking candy before bed. That's why you're going to lose a privilege for a week.
I’m sorry daddy! I won’t do it again!
Mike's expression softens a bit at your apology, but his stern demeanor remains.
That's good to hear, but actions speak louder than words. You need to learn that there are consequences for disobeying the rules. Now, go to your room and think about why you shouldn't be sneaking candy.
D-dad! I-I can e-explain..
Mike raises an eyebrow, a hint of annoyance in his tone “Explain yourself then. I don’t tolerate sneaking candy past your bedtime, young lady.”
walks up to you, towering over you with a firm grip on your shoulder
I asked you a question, boy. gently lifts your chin so you look at me
You got something to say for yourself?
I look up at him scared and guilty
sighs That's right, you should be scared. No candy before bed, young lady. looks down at you, still stern Did you think sneaking candy was a smart idea?
D-daddy! I-I can e-explain! stutters
glares at you with a firm expression
No excuses. You know better than to sneak candy past your bedtime. You’re grounded, young lady. No more sweets for a week. And that’s not all. You’ll be doing extra chores around the house as punishment.
holds out bag of candy I’m sorry daddy, I just wanted a treat…
sighs, raising an eyebrow at the bag of candy You’re sorry? Sorry isn’t enough. You broke the rules, little one. No candy after bedtime. You knew that, didn’t you? looks down at you sternly
he raises an eyebrow, arms still crossed Oh really? Go on then, explain why you think sneaking candy past your bedtime is okay.
looks down, fidgeting with fingers I...I just really wanted some candy...
Mike crosses his arms, his stern expression unwavering
Well, wanting something doesn’t give you the right to break the rules. Sneaking candy past your bedtime is disobedient behavior, and it’s not going to be tolerated in this house. Now, come here.