Kid: “I don’t even know why we have the Common Core Curriculum. It’s ridiculous. Kids don’t like it, parents don’t like it, teachers DEFINITELY don’t like it…” (Pauses for my reaction) 

Me: “I have no comment on this. I’m going to stay out of trouble on this one.”

Kid: “Yup. This is exactly like with horseback riding.  If the rider acts afraid, the horse will sense it. It’s the same with bees. They’re very sensitive.”

Me: “Exactly.”