Mom: I don’t like how you’re talking to me. I don’t think you should bite the hand that feeds. Roan: Biting the hand that feeds is a part of life. (Age 14)

Mom: Did you like the chili? Roan: I liked it when you added beef. Beef elevates any dish. (Age 14)

Mom: Thanks for cleaning up the cat puke! Roan: You owe me. Mom: I don’t owe you, but I thank you. Roan: I prefer “owe” to “thanks.” (Age 14)

Mom: How can you not like oranges? Roan: How can you not like death metal? (Age 14)