Situation 3: Talking to Dad
Robert's dad comes downstairs and joins Robert and his mom at the table.
Mom: Good morning, dear.
Robert: Good morning, dad.
Dad: Good morning, you two. What were you just talking about?
R: Nothing.
M: Robert, tell your father what you just told me.
D: What's that, Robert?
R: Well, it's really nothing, but I am playing a little basketball after school these days.
M: Robert, it's more than just a little basketball.
D: Which is it, a little or more?
R: Dad, I'm on the basketball team. Isn't that great?
D: I'm not sure. You know how I feel about you playing sports and not studying.
R: But I'm studying, dad, I promise.
D: I still don't like the idea of you playing when you should be doing schoolwork.
R: But I can do both. I can play sports and do my schoolwork.
D: Are you sure?
R: Yes.
D: What do you think, dear?
M: I think we should give him a chance. If he can keep good grades in school while playing basketball, then we should let him play. But if his grades are bad, he will have to quit the team.
R: Yeah, dad, that's fair.
D: Well, it sounds okay. Let's give it a try. But if you don't do your schoolwork, you're off the team. Do you understand?
R: Yes, thanks mom, you're great.
M: Your father said yes, too.
R: Oh, yeah, thanks dad.
M: Robert, you'd better go. You'll be late for your bus.
R: OK, I'm going. Thanks for breakfast.
M: Hurry up.
R: Bye.
M: Bye, see you tonight.
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