Parenting Commandment

Thou shalt not buy black rain boots for thy son-- lo, even though they looketh to have the appearance of a perfect Batman costume accessory-- without first checking the soles of these thy boots to discern whether or not they shall leave streaky black marks all over thine hardwood floors. Otherwise thou shalt atone for thine stupidity by spending much time on thy hands and knees scrubbing these thy black marks away. Be thou forewarned.