Algebra

Here is a recent conversation between me and my 8th grade daughter, Brooke:

Me: Have you finished your Algebra homework yet?

Brooke: Pretty much

Me: What does "pretty much" mean? Let me see it.

Me (upon learning that "pretty much" means "I did the easy ones and skipped the more challenging problems"): Do you want to get a "C" in Algebra?

Brooke (with attitude): Well, no. But I don't want to work any harder than I have to.

Now, how does one respond to that? I don't know. Maybe I should look into some really good beauty schools. Actually, no. That wouldn't work. That would require her to get her butt off of the couch. Is there a job that can be done from the far right end of my family room sofa? If so, she has a pretty solid resume!