“which question don’t you understand? I wonder how you can do your homework and play with the dog at the same time. Certainly you you can’t focus. That’s why you can’t solve the math problem.” Mom lectured her.
“I don’t have a math question,” replied Kaew.” My qusstion is that when both grown-ups and kids are forgetful, why are the kids punished, whereas the grown-ups aren’t?”
“It depends on what the kid forgets to do. If you forget to do your homework or forget to brush your teeth before bedtime. Then you will be punished for sure But if you forget to eat toffee, I won’t punish you at all,” explained Mom.
“I think the children are luckier than adults,” said Dad.
“when they are punished after they forgot something, they will remember the lesson and won’t forget asain. As for the adults, if nobody reminds them of their forgetfulness, they could get into trouble. For example, if I forget submit a report , I might not get a salary raise.”
Last Saturday everybody was home. Kaew was playing with Aye O while doring her homework. Kai was reading a book to write a report. Lek was drawing.
Dad was reading a newpaper and Mom was watching TV.
“Mom, I have a question,” said Kaew suddenly.