Max was asking me about America the other day, about our history. In my limited capacity (and relying heavily on a small library of blockbuster movies I've seen) I explained on a first-grade-appropriate level that we used to be part of England, but that we broke away because they were taking our money in taxes and taking away our rights. I told him that we had to fight a war against them to be free to do whatever we wanted; to make our own rules and choices.
"So that's what 'freedom' is?" he asked.
"Yep. It means we can choose to think and do and believe whatever we want and that's something very special about America."
"I don't get it," he said.
"What don't you get?"
"If America is free, then why are you always telling me what to do?"
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Ya! Why are you?
My 6 year old, Ethan's favorite retort is, "You're not the boss of me." I smile and say, "Yeah, I am."
Priceless! What a cutie.
The kid is a genius.
LOL. He is seriously funny.
Hilarious! What did you say?
Smart boy! :) Darling picture too!
Priceless!
So cute! Your blog is wonderful you write the way I think. I love it!
Thomas Jefferson actually included that very line in the Declaration of Independence originally. James Madison made him take it out.
Your son thinks like a patriot. You should be proud.
Ya, when I lived in philly National Treasure (with Nicolas Cage) was a life saver for me. Got all the history info I needed right there.
(a much more exciting version of made up history)
Poor Max. He and my Jenna think the same way. Just this morning I told her that she should be glad that she doesn't live in Haiti. Is that bad of me?
i just can't stop laughing!
smart kid, already able to see through all the propoganda :)
I love Max! He's one smart(- a) cookie!
It sounds like his own little revolution is coming in a few years!
Max looks really cute in these pictures. :)
Seriously, you're like breaking the constitution or something.
That is one freaking brilliant kid.
I want to give him a high five.
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