Alec: I wish I had hearing aids so I didn't have to hear anybody.
Me: *turning down the radio* Huh?
Alec: I wish I had hearing aids so I didn't have to hear anybody.
**pause**
Me: What do you mean, honey?
Alec: I wish I had hearing aids so I didn't have to HEAR anybody!
Me: *sensing his frustration and also beginning to feel really confused* Honey, if you had hearing aids it would make you hear better, not worse.
Alec: Yeah, but I can turn them DOWN.
Me: *involuntary laugh* You've got a point there, kid.
**pause**
Me: Alec, why don't you want to hear anybody?
Alec: So I don't have to listen to Aidan or you or Marc.
Me: Ahhhh, you mean you don't want to have to listen so you don't have to obey?
Alec: No, I wouldn't HAVE to obey because I didn't HEAR you.
Aidan: He's got a point, Mom.
Me: *nodding, slowly* He's got a point.
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