Conversation with Dudeman

Mom: So, do you think you'll miss your friends?

Dude: Maybe.  But you said I'd have play dates.  Anyway, you don't really play with your friends at school, except on the playground.

Mom: If we passed by and saw kids playing on the playground, would you wish you were with them?

Dude: Um...probably.

Mom: What else would you miss about school?  Besides playing on the playground?

Dude:  Um...That's about it.

Mom:  There must be something, come on.  Don't say what you think I want to hear.  Tell me what you'd really miss.

Dude:  Um...I'm trying to think of something.

Mom:  What about just being in the classroom?  Working with the other kids?

Dude:  But Mom, I like being independent!  I like being unique!