Shut Your Mouth When You Are Eating - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

The transcript captures a humorous family conversation about table manners. A child reminds their father to keep his mouth shut while eating, leading to a playful exchange about the visibility of food in their mouths. The dialogue highlights the importance of good eating habits and the dynamics of family interactions.

What does the child initially remind their dad to do while eating?

• Finish his vegetables

• Keep his mouth shut

• Chew slowly

• Use a napkin

How does the parent justify the younger sibling's eating habits?

• They are distracted by the TV

• They are following a new diet

• They are too young to know better

• They are copying their dad

What food items does the child mention seeing in their dad's mouth?

• Spaghetti, meatballs, and sauce

• Bread, butter, and jam

• Carrots, peas, and corn

• Peas, gravy, and spuds

What is the child's final playful challenge to their dad?

• To grow up to be like their father

• To clean up the table

• To finish their meal first

• To eat more quietly

What is the father's response when the child points out his open mouth?

• He changes the subject

• He laughs it off

• He denies it

• He apologizes