Overheard Space Shuttle Conversation

A man walking with his son, who I’ll just randomly say was … seven years of age.  The child says, “Dad.  Would you rather live in space?”  The dad pauses slightly, though not dramatically — a function of trying to figure out two steps in advance more than trying to come up with anything profound — “No.  I don’t think so.”  The child asks, “Why not?”

I didn’t hear anything beyond this.  I assume there’s a chapter in “Parenting for Dummies” which covers how to answer these questions.  I assume dad can go any number of directions — maudlin, grimly humourous, sentimental, irreverant.

2 Responses to “Overheard Space Shuttle Conversation”

  1. SME Says:

    My stepdaughter’s most vexing question: “Does God have a birthday?”
    They really must publish “Awkward Childhood Questions for Dummies”.

  2. Justin Says:

    Kids Say the Darnedest Thing probably qualifies.

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