Guilt works

There are some pretty fabulous things about being a kid; all meals prepared for you, being chauffeured around, everyone admiring your cuteness and excusing you for "just being a kid" when you aren't feeling your best.

But one of my favorite things about being a kid is the massive guilt trips one can lay on their parent. For instance, I got in the car after school today and told my mom that I was being really nice at school this week and I planned on being nice to morty too. Naturally she was pleased and for my next move I said, how about we get ice cream tonight to have a celebration?! (guilt would only overcome her if she said no!)

Done deal!
By the way, you're welcome morty!!