Peer Dynamics Gifts

Regardless children just want to fit in.

"Baldo, wash that phony hicky off your neck! Hickies are disgusting and tacky. I don't think any girl with any taste would think otherwise."

"Women Supporting Women!"

'Why can't we trade him to that lady for her two little girls?'

"That's Brian Eggleston, de facto leader of the playground intelligentsia."

"So, what do you do for play?"

'Come on, I dare you: I say you can't drink a whole dew drop...'

"Yes, Jane Lyons, sitting next to Katy Jones, class of 2018, it is important for a writer to know her audience."

Cats are under tremendous peer pressure to remain useless.

"Now the geeks hold all the power. They're the ones who know how to forge a parent's e-signature."

"Being the smartest girl in third grade is going to Melinda's head."

'It's 10:00. Do you know where your kids are?'

"We're looking forward to this little bundle of joy bringing out the worst in each of us."

"I want one of those!"

The Adventures of Morton - Personality Conflict

'Fersteimer believes in strictly minding his own business.'

"They're the closest I've come to owning a car!"

'I'm Alan, the chronically misunderstood employee...'

"I see that grading papers for the teacher is going to your head."

Soccer Moms

"I'm just saying you're not allowed to use your phone during class. You're not being de-platformed."

"What do you think?"

'This is my little brother -- He believes in freedom of screech.'

Silent Body Language

Trick Number 9: plant valuables in his room...in case you need a reason for a quick getaway.

"Enough about your Xbox already!"

'Okay, Mum said no, but if we can get to Dad before she has time to brief him, we could still turn this into a yes.'

'Luci, why does your brother act that way?!!. . . Thank goodness you're a girl. . . playing quietly with your dolls.'

"'C-minus'? -- I'd like to speak to your supervisor!"

'It's only an owl.'

Where did you hide my laptop? Hint: You'll never find it. So obvious, dad. Under his dirty laundry. No chores all week if you don't tell.

I don't care what everyone else is doing! If all your friends followed their bliss off a cliff, would you?

"It's not my fault you already ate all your Halloween candy!"

'I'm supposed to entertain you until sis is ready. Want to read her diary?'

"Dylan needs a classroom where I don't have to talk to any of the other mothers."