Look on the bright side , a day alone. You could sit in the car all day with the engine running having a few beers, that'll teach em to catch the Master of the house in a pincer movement.
Great writing as always and how cool that kids these days have such awareness of what's going on and can form such deep opinions.
At that age, my most difficult dilemma was deciding whether to watch Blue Peter or Magpie!
Have a great weekend :-)
I had the same dilemma when I was young. It was more about shall we watch TV or go out and play soldiers!!
They did splendidly outflank me but I am quite proud that they went. Seven though I had to work. Boo hiss!!
Cheers mate!
!PIZZA