Some Additions.

Child: "I need you to be in a good mood when I get home from school."

Mom: (several thoughts flooding her mind, but says the obvious) "Why?"

Child: "I"ll be bringing home some bad grades today."

Mom: "Like a B?"

Child: "Well, how bad is an F if it is below a 50?"

Mom: "An F is an F, it doesn't really matter the "degree" of the F."

Child: "Then I need to get Dad in a good mood for this afternoon too."

Mom: "Here's a hint: Don't use the technique you just used on me."

Mom: "Go get your shower."

Child: (Practices her selective listening skills and continues to wander aimlessly around.)

Mom: "Hey, go get your shower."

Child: (Child moves towards the stairs and climbs slowly.)

Mom: (Noticing naked child standing at the top of the stars playing with a balloon) "Why are you not in the shower?"

Child: "I forgot what you told me to do"