June 2026

Now, let’s turn to making a pitch to get something. What was your first “pitch?” Might it have been an appeal to Mom and Dad to get a puppy? Kid’s seem to know intrinsically how to pitch Mom versus how to pitch Dad. Either of them might turn you away after the first pitch and ask or demand that you include a few items for them, such as a promise to take care of the feeding and walking, even in the pouring rain or heavy snow. Maybe you had to talk about how it was going to improve your accountability and discipline?