Robert's dad comes downstairs and joins Roberts and his mom at his table.
Mom : Good morning, dear
Robert : Good morning, dad
Dad : Good morning, you, too. What were you just talking about?
Robert : nothing
Mom : Robert. tell your father what you just told me.
Dad : What's that? Robert
Robert : well, it's really nothing. but I'm playing a little basketball after school these days.
Mom : Robert, it's more than just a little basketball.
Dad : Which is it? a little or more
Robert : Dad. I'm on the basketball team. isn't that great?
Dad : I'm not sure. You know how I feel about playing sports and not studying.
Robert : but I'm studying dad. I promise.
Dad : I still don't like the idea you're playing when you should be doing schoolwork.
Robert : but I can do both. I can play sports and do my schoolwork.
Dad : are you sure?
Robert : Yes.
Dad : What do you think, dear?
Mom : I think we should give him a chance. if he can keep good grades in school while playing basketball. then we should let him play. but if his grades are bad. he will have to quit the team.
Robert : yeah, dad. that's fair.
Dad : well. it sounds ok let's give it a try. but if you don't do your schoolwork, you're off the team. do you understand?
Robert : Yes, thanks mom. you're great.
Mom : your father said yes, too.
Robert : Oh, yeah. thanks dad.
Mom : Robert, you had better go. you'll be late for your bus.
Robert : OK. I'm going. Thanks for breakfast.
Mom : Hurry up
Robert : Bye
Mom : Bye. See you tonight
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