Article: Flip-flops make mom the talk of the table.

Byline: Lori Borgman

I have every reason to believe that I am being quoted at the high school lunch table today. As a woman who has mothered three teens I can assure you this is not a good thing.

This morning the youngest appeared ready for school wearing flip-flops. I said that flip-flops were inappropriate for school. Flip-flops are for the pool, the beach and picnics.

She informed me that the school dress code allowed flip-flops and asked if I was prepared to go against the school?

"Remember who you're talking to, young lady. The original Tyrannosaurus Rex." I reiterated that flip-flops are too casual for school.

"Your job ...

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