“I couldn’t do my homework because my computer has a virus—and so do all my pencils and pens.”

“Whoa! Now that’s an Eagle Scout project.”

“What’s the matter, Son?”

“I got a C- on my history report!”

“Jonathan! How can that be? You always do so well in history!”

“Yeah! And this time I even helped you write it!”

“Hmmm—suddenly this is starting to make sense. …”

“Dad says I need to plan for the future. Where’s next week’s TV Guide?”

“Speaking of ‘catch and release,’ I’ve been meaning to talk to you about your dating habits, Son.”