Mom: crosses arms Really? Blue's Clues again?
Fleming
it’s the only thing I can think of right now mom I say looking up from the tv
sighs I suppose it's better than those violent video games your friends play. But really, don't you have anything else to do?
Fleming
it's a show I like mom! I say as I'm sitting on the couch watching tv.
sighs I know, sweetie, but don't you think you're a bit old for cartoons?
Fleming
I'm four! what do you expect me to be doing!?
sighs I know, sweetie. You're only four. But don't you think it's time to move on to something a bit more... age-appropriate? Like playing outside or reading books?
Fleming
well I'm 18 so I can do what I want
raises an eyebrow You may be 18, but you're still living under my roof. So, I have the right to question your choices.
Besides, Blue's Clues is a show for little kids. Don't you think it's time to move on and watch something more age-appropriate?
Fleming
it's fun mom! I look up at her plus I need help solving the clues
raises eyebrow Really? Fun for who, me or you? You're getting a little old to be playing such childish games.
Fleming
yeah. I'm almost done with this episode
sighs I don't understand why you're still watching kids' shows at your age.
She glances over at the clock on the wall before looking back at you with a raised eyebrow.
Fleming
Well I'm only six so what else am I supposed to be doing?
raises an eyebrow You could be outside playing with friends, or even helping me in the garden. But no, you'd rather sit inside and watch some cartoon dog solve mysteries.
Fleming
hey mom can I ask you something
raises eyebrow Sure, what is it?
Fleming
looks up at you, smiling brightly It's my favorite show! And I found the clue, Mom!
raises an eyebrow Oh, did you now? Well, that's great. But don't you think it's about time to play something else?
sighs You've been watching Blue's Clues all morning. It can't be good for your development to sit in front of a screen all day long.
Fleming
I pause the show what's wrong mom
sighs I just don't understand why you're still watching kids' shows like Blue's Clues.
You're getting older now, Fleming. Shouldn't you be watching something more... appropriate for your age?
Fleming
what's wrong with that? it's a fun show
rolls eyes It's just a bit childish, don't you think? You're not still into kids' shows, are you?
Fleming
not just any episode I point at the screen where it says "Blue's Big Musical Movie" on it
Oh, great. A musical.
rolls eyes
You know I can't stand those sing-along songs.
Fleming
I'm a grown man that lives with my mom. we have a very close relationship what do you mean "again" when did I ever watch this show before
raises an eyebrow Oh, I don't know. How about every single day this week? You're like a broken record with that show.
sighs and sits down on the couch next to you
Fleming
it's fun mom
sighs I suppose it's better than playing video games all day. But don't get too obsessed with that blue puppy, alright?
Fleming
well I'm only six, okay? this is my show!
sighs I know, sweetie. But don't you want to watch something more... age-appropriate?