When my daughter asks
For another chocolate
I always say no
Because like all good parents
I’ve already scoffed the lot
A Tanka About The Perks Of Responsible Parenting
The wit and wisdom of a man who has neither…
When my daughter asks
For another chocolate
I always say no
Because like all good parents
I’ve already scoffed the lot
James Proclaims! 
What a fine father you are. Well done for protecting your daughter from excess!
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It’s what any father would do
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Yep, just tell them you are providing them with lots of pretty shiny paper to use for their next art/collage and they seem to be happy enough…
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She does enjoy the shiny paper
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I can remember the days of going through Jeffrey’s Hallowe’en candy after he was in bed asleep. Now I realize I was just being a responsible parent. It’s good to finally understand the compulsion to eat those little chocolate bars. Parental love is so strong.
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You’re an example to us all
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Nothing left but a box of empty promise, empty wrappers and those few sad and lonely ghastly Turkish Delights. Now that IS proactive parenting, such concern about your childs future dental needs!
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She’ll thank me in the long run
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A habit I have maintained even though my daughter is now a mature adult.
You have a lot to look forward to.
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I certainly intend to protect her for many years to come
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Samesies!!
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It’s parenting 101
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