Ingenious agreement!

Ved's teacher in kindergarten sent home instructions one day to make him read and understand some basic rules that he would adhere to at home and in school. She wanted the parents to read it aloud to their kindergartners and then have them agree and sign so that each time they broke a rule, they could be reminded and held accountable.

So, Ved read the rules out aloud that evening with Ravi listening along and explaining if needed.

"I will not lie"

"I will respect my friends, teachers and parents"

"I will listen"

and so on. After some deliberation, Ved signed the paper in big bold capital letters - AGREED TO BY VED.

The following week, Ravi caught Ved being not so truthful one evening. Ved had not washed his hands after using the bathroom, something that he sometimes forgets to do but is embarrassed to admit. He tried to slip in a "I washed my hands" but Ravi being familiar with his tactics, clarified, "I know you washed your hands before dinner tonight but did you wash after using the bathroom after dinner?"  Ravi reminded Ved of the rules that he had signed, "Are you telling the truth? Do you want to reconsider your answer?" 

Ved contemplated for 30 seconds. "I am telling the truth, Daddy.....I lied before and THAT IS THE TRUTH".
I smiled to myself, "Ingenious agreement!"