Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for November 30, 1986
Transcript:
Rick: "Boy, seven, turns in father for smoking marijuana....said the freckle-faced second-grader, 'It was time dad grew up.'" Jeff: I'm sorry, mommmy. Joanie: Don't be silly, honey. There's nothing to be sorry about. You did your best, just like mommy asked. Rick: Uh...this isn't about the achievement test by any chance, is it? Joanie: Don't ask. Rick: Don't ask? Hello? I'm the father. Jeff: I'ms orry, mommy. Joanie: Honey, stop saying that. You didn't do anything wrong. Mommy and Daddy will always be proud of you. I knew this would happen, he's only four. It's just insane that they test four-year-olds! Rick: For god's sake. Waht happened? Joanie: He's "gifted." Jeff: I'm not, daddy! I faked it! Please don't send me to nerd school!