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Audio resolution is a little low, as if recorded by placing a microphone next to a speaker. But for that, its really pretty good.
The morning in the Anderson home is about as average as it can get. Breakfast is on the table, the kids aren’t quite dressed, or ready for the day, and a lost roller skate is found the hard way by dad. What’s Cathy’s desperate need for a couple dollars at school? Bud has to ask dad for support in his picnic, but it’s all about to pale in comparison to what the perky Betty is about to drop on dear old dad.
In her sweet, and strange tones, very different from her usual drama queen self, Betty explains that she is going to be married. Which of her boyfriends of the week is this one? The young couple have thought it through, no need for a motherly conference by mom, they’ve decided to wait before the wedding… it won’t be until this Saturday. Why when dad was courting mom… wait… how old were they when they tied the knot? This may not be a good argument… kids Betty’s age were much older back then.
Time to invite the boy’s parents over to discuss the situation, Jim’s old pal Hector and his wife. First, Bud and Cathy are shuttled off to the movies to get them out of the way. Will an open discussion on adult responsibilities be a wake up call to the teens, who rely on allowances, and life in mama’s care for daily support? How long will it take the kids to become financially independent? They’re at least smart enough to realize it’s going to be a few years, but when Billy’s mom is relieved they won’t be making the same mistake as she did, a whole new can of worms is opened.
