Tonight was school conferences for our son Ben.  Listening to his Second Grade teacher, she had all positive comments with the exception of one mixed review.

“Ben can at times act silly.”  Sure, silliness has its time and place.  Unfortunately, not every time and in every place.  My son is learning the boundaries of silliness.  This shall be his life’s struggle.  I speak from experience.

As I slunk under the table, I partially hide myself in shame.  For of the two parents present, one was clearly to blame.