Every parent has their own ways of getting their kids to take bitter medicine. There’s the old “do it and you will feel better.” Then there’s the “You can eat a candy later.” Or one of my fav: “At least it’s not Buckleys.” But lately, none of these are working for us. So I had to try something new.
Step One: Join volunteer fire fighters. Step Two: attend the annual Xmas party for Fire Fighters where there is a dirty Santa gifts exchange. Step Three: Bring home a gift of used and abused statue of Predator. Step Four: Watch “Predator” together with your kid (keep finger on the >> button of course for certain scenes). Step Five: Every time kid complains of bad tasting medicine say “At least it’s not Predator Blood.”
It would also help if you describe Predator Blood taste as “metallic and chalky with more than a hint of mature eel slim and expired dish soap.” Come on! Hollywood spent thousands making that stuff looking gross. Use it to your advantage parents!
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