Mom, can I go out to play?
Well, did you get your Saturday's work done?
Um, do I have to, mom?
You know the rules. No playing until the work is done.
So what is my work?
Well, first, you have to clean the carpet of the family room and the hall and be sure to dust everything. Oh, and don't forget to wipe the walls.
OK.
And after that, sweep and mop the kitchen floor and be sure to polish the table in the living room.
OK, OK.
And make your bed and pick up all your toys in your room and put them away and...
More?
Yeah, and then, how about going out for lunch and getting a big ice cream? But you probably won't want to do that.
Yes, yes, of course I will. You know that.
OK, while you're doing your work, I'll be out in the yard taking care of my flowers.