Today (26 Jun 2021) Mom said “no laptop for today if not out by 11:20”. Boy still requested the laptop. Therefore, 1D lock-up as penalty.
There would be no penalty if mom had offered boy the laptop without request.
Q: did boy arrive late for the piano lesson?
We do consider the answer to this question, but this answer depends on many other factors:
- teacher’s availability
- toilet run
- sometimes we forget something and have to come home and fetch it
Like airport departure, it’s important to leave a buffer of safety, and prepare for contingencies.