The real reason our parents feed us. . .

Today Thing 2 said something that really made me laugh. Made the whole class laugh. We were talking about needs and wants and the kids had already brainstormed that we need food, shelter and clothes. I was giving them clues to guess the next need. "What does your Mom do for you?" "She cooks for me", said Thing 2. "Why?" " Because she wants me to be strong and healthy" "Why?" Because she doesn't want me to die." "True, but why?" And then, Thing 2s best answer, "Because she wants me to help her work!" Ok, I was looking more for love and care being a necessity, not forced labor, but you know, whatever. (Don't worry, Thing 2's parents really do love him.)