A Lesson In Government

I had to bring some papers to our accountant today, & I was trying to get the kids moving.

 

Me: “Come on, we need to go see the tax man!”

 

Asher: “We shouldn’t go see him, he’s just going to take our money!”

 

Me: “Well, we have to give it to the government anyway, & the tax man is the guy who makes sure we give the right amount.”

 

Asher: “But he never gives US any money back!”

 

Me: “Yes, he does.  Sometimes we pay too much & then he gives us some back.”

 

Asher: “What is the government anyway?”

 

Me: “It’s a group of people who make the rules, & then make sure people are following the rules.”

 

Chancery: “I wish the tax man could babysit us sometime.”

 

Asher: “He can’t babysit us!  He’s a MAN!”

 

…next up, a lesson in gender roles???