charge of design and engineering.
Mom: Why didn't you say something? That's great.
Dad: I wanted to wait until I was more or less certain. Anyway, if that happens, we shouldn't have to worry about Kevin's school cost for the first year or two anyway.
Mom: What do you mean the first year or two? What about the years after that?
Dad: I would like to see the boy work for part of his college life, and be responsible for at least part of his school expenses.
Mom: I thought you said we wouldn't have to worry about the money. Why don't we support him until he graduates?
Dad: You know we will make sure that he has the support to finish university; that's not the issue. I think it would do him a lot of good to work part time to develop a sense of independence and reponsibily.
Mom: I know you are right. But I just can't help but to feel protective when I think of my son living along in a far off city.
Dad: Don't worry. He's still our little boy for another year.
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Situation 20 Going to Bed
(After Kevin and Barry apologize to each other, they decide to spend the night at Barry's house. They begin to get ready to go to sleep.)
Barry: Kevin, you can use the bathroom first.
Kevin: But I don't need to use the bathroom.
Barry: I don't mean the toilet, I mean to wash your face and brush your teeth before bed.
Kevin: Oh, okay. I'll brush my teeth first.
(Kevin finishes in the bathroom and comes out.)
Kevin: Barry, you can use the bathroom now.
Barry: Thanks. I hope it doesn't smell too bad in there.
Kevin: Don't worry. I told you I only had to brush my teeth, nothing else.
Barry: Okay, I'll be in and out.
(Barry brushes his teeth and comes out of the bathroom.)
Barry: Good night, Kevin.
Kevin: Good night, Barry. Did you set the alarm clock?
Barry: Yes. I set it for seven o'clock.
Kevin: Good, I have to get up early tomorrow, so I can go home before my parents wake up.
Barry: Don't worry so much. Your parents will understand.
Kevin: I don't know. I promised them I would be home by twelve-thirty.
Barry: Yes, but they trust you. You're a good student, and you never get into trouble.
Kevin: Except tonight.
Barry: Ha...ha...Good night.
Kevin: Good night. And thanks for talking to me about girls.
Barry: No problem, Kevin. That's friends are for.