Learning Curves 173Parent: No, wait—I just want to talk. I’m not going to
lecture you.
Daughter: Yeah, right.
Parent: Look, I know you have very strong feelings
for Kenny and you want to show him how you
feel.
Daughter: I do not want to talk about this with
you.
Parent: I know. This isn’t exactly a walk in the park for
me, either. But I’m concerned about you.
Daughter: Don’t be, I’m fine.
Parent: I can’t help it. Mothers worry about their
daughters.
Daughter: Thank you for worrying about me. This is
none of your business.
Parent: Can you just bear with me for one second?
Even if it’s none of my business.
Daughter: Fine. Talk. Fast.
Parent: Maybe we should find a better time to talk
about it.
Daughter: There is no good time to talk about this!
Talk! Before I change my mind!
Parent: OK. I know you have strong feelings for Kenny
and you want to show him how you feel.
Daughter: You’re repeating yourself.
Parent: Yes, I am. I’m worried that you’re going to
get pregnant.