"أطفالي يعتبرون دائمًا الحمام مكانًا تنتظر فيه حتى يتم تفريغ جميع البقالة من السيارة."
— Erma Bombeck
Simplified Meaning:
When kids know groceries are being brought into the house, they might hide in the bathroom to avoid helping carry them inside. They see the bathroom as a hiding spot where they can stay until the job is done. It’s like when you don’t want to do a chore, so you find a place to stay out of sight until someone else finishes it. For example, sometimes at work, you might pretend to look busy or take an extra-long break when a tough task comes up, hoping someone else will handle it. This quote gives a funny example of how clever kids can be to avoid something they don’t enjoy doing. Understanding this behavior can help parents find better ways to encourage kids to pitch in, like making the task more fun or setting clear expectations and rewards for helping out.
