The Candy Theory

Princess (wife) and I were driving to get our goddaughter one Saturday so she could spend the day with us. We have her every other weekend (unfortunately, an arrangement too many men can relate to with their own kids). I must say it is absolutely great being a godfather plus our goddaughter is fun (very talkative and hyperactive but fun). She is like the daughter we never had (though we are trying to adopt and praying about it this month). Kari absolutely adores her. They fight quite often but they love each other. I was an only child for close to 19 years so I take Princess' advice on these matters. Fighting is one of the ways siblings express their love and affection for each other. Weird.

Anyways, on our way to get her we started talking about Kari (the trip is usually a 30-minute journey each way so it gives us some quality time). The conversation was centered around allowing Kari to have candy. My stance is no candy. Period. Princess objects. Hence, the birth of the Candy Theory.

The Candy Theory, developed by Princess holds that: If we persistently say no to allowing Kari to have candy, it will become more desirable. Therefore, the number of 'no's' is directly proportional to desirability. The opposite is also true. Therefore, if we chose a few candies that are 'healthy' and indulge him a few times per month (I agreed to 4 though Princess prefers as many times per week), candy will become less desirable.

This theory is still in its infancy and does not address all desires. For example, when Kari hits his teen years and become interested in the opposite sex the Candy Theory WILL NOT work. This is an Open Source theory so we welcome your input.

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