For the remaining month of school, the boys need to bring something into class each day. Friday is Joke Day, and each child is responsible for sharing a chuckle with his/her peers.
Green has already identified his joke. Here it is:
Question: Why did the penguins cross the street?
Answer: Because they needed to find a place to mate.
Oh no!
Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no.
I said, "Green, I don't think that's the kind of joke that is appropriate for school."
"Why not?" he asked.
Why not, indeed. What was I supposed to say to that? No sex jokes in kindergarten?! Ack. I ended up saying something like, "That joke won't be good for school, because not everyone is interested in penguins in the same way you are."
I don't think it was my best parenting moment.
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2 comments:
Frankly, I think you should just let him go and tell the joke and let the kindergarten teacher handle it. But if you are not willing to do that, here's one we heard on Muppet Treasure Island the other night that is sure to please:
Q: Why does the ocean roar?
A: You'd roar to if you had crabs on your bottom and oysters in your bed!
REALLY?! On the Muppets?!?! This is terrific!
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