Critical Thinking

Me: Sabrina, I got a note from your teacher that everyone has signed up for a day and time for their oral book reports. What did you sign up for?

S: A week from Thursday, the very last time slot available.

Me: Why so far out?

S: Well, you remember my oral reports on "The Pearl" and also on Greek gods and goddesses?

Me: Yes. How did those go by the way?

S: I never gave them. We ran out of time. So I figured if I signed up for the last time slot for this report, there's a good chance I wouldn't have to do this one either.

I'm only slightly ashamed to say that I gave her a high-five and complimented her on her critical thinking skills.