Being a jerky little kid to my parents was my specialty

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DAD: "The biggest challenge facing the U.S. today is... Heh Heh..." (Pause)
"Why did you put that 'Heh Heh' there?"
ME: "Because that's what you said."
DAD: "I only said it becuse I was waiting for you to catch up!"
ME: "I'm typing everything you say."
DAD: "What? Why?"
ME: "Because that's how I've decided to do the interview!"
DAD: "I don't like that. Erase the 'Heh Heh'"
ME: "Why?"
DAD: "Just make it like a normal interview, okay?"
ME: (*sigh*) "Okay, fine. There."

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1. The biggest challenge facing the U.S. today is the drug problem.

2. It is the biggest problem because of the terrible consequences of drug
use, and it's apparent increase.

3. The challenge can be met by continued education aimed at keeping young
people away from drugs and strenuous consistent enforcement of drug laws.

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ME: "Okay!"
DAD: "What?"
ME: "We're done!"
DAD: "That's all?!"
ME: "Yep!"
DAD: "I thought it was supposed to be a big long interview!"
Me: "Nope. Only three questions."
DAD: "Hah!" (Turns around.)
"Sonya!" (Waits for reply)
"Soooooonya!"
MOM: "What?"
DAD: "Come over here."
MOM: "What?!"
DAD: "Right here. Stand in front of me."
MOM: "Why?"
DAD: "Because I want you to help me up!!"
ME: (Saving the file) (Snicker snicker!)
MOM: "Hah hah hah! You can get yourself up dear!"
DAD: "Grumble... Oooomph!" (Stands up, begins to walk upstairs)
MOM: "Garrett?"
ME: "Yeah?"
MOM: "See?" (Holds up sweater she has just finished knitting for me-- It looks great)
ME: "Wow!"
MOM: "Try it on! See if it fits!"

etc...

(END OF INTERVIEW)