Tuesday, October 10, 2006

ONE SNOB, ONE SEXIST

Part of the boys' homework tonight was to bring in some old, inexpensive items (knick knack toys) for them to set up a "shop" in their classroom so they can practice with money concepts. The write-up said that there would be a shopkeeper, some shoppers, etc...

K: I want to be the shopkeeper.

Me: Well, you may not end up being shopkeeper.

K: Well, it can't be a girl.

Me: Why not?

K: Because.

Me: Why couldn't a girl be a shopkeeper?

K: (starting to squirm) Because.

Me: No, you need to answer me.

K: Because she'd mess it up at night.

Me: How would she mess it up at night?

K: (Trying to walk away).

Me: No, you'd better get back here and talk to me.
Me: Are you trying to say that a girl can't do as good a job as a boy?

K: Mommies can. (smiling his "don't kill me because I'm so cute" smile....)

Me: Nice try, kid.

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