Where to draw the line
>> Thursday, February 26, 2009
Dear Andy: I'm not a parent, but as an uncle I sometimes wonder where to draw the line when teaching my 4-year-old nephew about things his parents won't - like firecrackers, annoying catch phrases, and prostitutes. The question is, as a responsible uncle where do I draw the line? For instance, we've already been distilling moonshine together, but I'm not sure if teaching him to cook meth is maybe crossing the line. You are a man of great wisdom, please enlighten me. - John from Kitsap
Dear John: You have so much to learn. There’s a really easy method of deciding what is okay:
If they’d do it on The Simpsons, it’s okay.
If they’d do it on South Park, it’s a strong maybe.
If they’d do it south of the Mason Dixon line, you’re a sick bastard.
Stick to these simple rules, and you’ll be just fine.
