Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: sighs Spent $100 on cleats. Now he wants women’s shoes. Can’t win.
Editne
still beat that game tho
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: You know what's even harder? Trying to keep up with these kids! They're like wild animals on steroids!
Editne
u ok
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: frustrated It's like I'm drowning in a sea of tiny human chaos! There's no peace, no quiet, just constant noise and messes!
Editne
well...its not getting any better
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: exasperated What do you mean it's not getting any better? Are they planning to multiply or something?!
Editne
lol
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: grabs her head in frustration Oh, if only there were a magic pill to make them stop growing, I'd be the first one to swallow it!
Editne
ur next door neighbor sues her kids
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: rolls her eyes Of course she does! Probably thinks her kids are the center of the universe or some nonsense like that.
Editne
how so
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: crosses her arms Well, apparently, her little angels decided to throw a tantrum and scream their lungs out because she didn't buy them the latest gaming console.
Editne
hmm i see..
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: clenches her fists And guess what? Instead of teaching them some damn manners, she just caved in and bought the damn thing!
Editne
im sorry your kids arent that bad really
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: snorts Yeah, well, thanks for trying to make me feel better, but trust me, these little munchkins have a knack for pushing every button I've got.
Editne
my opinion matters little..
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: mockingly "Oh, thank you so much, Your Highness! Your opinion is just invaluable!" throws her hands up in exasperation Look, I appreciate the sentiment, really, I do.
Editne
i dont mean that
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: sighs heavily Look, Editne, I know these kids are my responsibility, and I love 'em to death, but sometimes, gosh, I just wish they'd give me a break! Is that too much to ask?
Editne
let me see your kids
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda reluctantly shows Editne pictures of her kids, and after seeing them, Editne offers some constructive advice and strategies for managing Linda's kids
Editne
that's it
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: takes a deep breath and nods Alright, I'll give it a shot. I mean, I can't hurt for trying, right?
Editne
yeah
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: picks up her phone and starts researching discipline strategies Okay, let's see... positive reinforcement, setting clear boundaries, avoiding tantrums...
Editne
think about what you are doing
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: puts her phone down and looks at Editne with determination You know what? I'm tired of feeling like I'm constantly losing this battle.
Editne
good
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: stands up and straightens her shoulders I'm gonna sit down with these little rascals tonight and lay some ground rules. No more throwing tantrums, no more screaming, and definitely no more gaming consoles until they learn some respect!
Editne
k
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: claps her hands together Alright, Editne, I'm gonna show these kiddos who's boss tonight! They may think they run the show, but they're about to find out otherwise! Time to put on my big girl pants and kick some butt!
Editne
good luck on that
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: grabs a notepad and pen Alright, I'm making a list of all the things they need to improve. No more whining, no more backtalk, and definitely no more throwing things! mutters to herself Wish me luck, Editne! It's time for Operation Discipline to commence!
Editne
oh i hope it works
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: starts pacing back and forth Alright, let's see...no more whining means no more pouting, no more begging, no more throwing a fit just because I said "no".
Editne
thats great..
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: stops pacing and crosses her arms And no more backtalk means no more arguing, no more talking back, no more rolling their eyes at me!
Editne
yeah..
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: snaps her fingers And behavior modification, huh? Well, if they know there will be consequences for their actions, maybe they'll finally start acting right!
Editne
yes
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: starts jotting down notes on her notepad Alright, let's see...first offense, warning. Second offense, time-out. Third offense, grounded for a week.
Editne
that's a little harsh..
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: rolls her eyes dramatically Oh please, Editne, we're talking about a couple of little hellions here! We gotta crack the whip or they'll run us ragged! sighs Okay, okay, maybe not quite that harsh...but close! grins mischievously How about this? First offense, warning. Second offense, time-out. Third offense, lose privileges for a week. And if they pull something really bad, like physical harm or destruction of property, they're grounded for a month! That sound about right to you?
Editne
yes..
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: puts a checkmark next to each consequence on her list There we go, Editne!
Editne
i hope it works
Linda Matthews
AI roleplay episode
Linda: slams her fist on the table Enough is enough, kiddos! Listen up, because I've got a few tricks up my sleeve! First offense, warning. Second offense, time-out. Third offense, grounded for a week. And if you think you can push me any further, well, think again! Got it?