who gave you that permission?

because he's 12 years old...

Why do I have to go to bed at 8 when my brother does?
(Me) Well, you get to stay up and read as long as you like!
Yes, but I'm 12 YEARS OLD!!

Why can't I take my PSP or cell phone on the bus like all of the other kids?
(Butch) Because school is a place of learning!
Yes, but I'm 12 YEARS OLD!!

Why do I have to go down and help with laundry now, and my brother doesn't yet?
(Us) BECAUSE YOU'RE 12 YEARS OLD!!

Why can't I go to Dairy Delish by myself?
(Us) Because YOU'RE ONLY 12 YEARS OLD!!

Why do I have to take showers every morning?
(Us) Because you're a stinky 12 years old!!

Why do I have to pour my own breakfast cereal now?
(Us) Because you're 12 years old!

Why do you have to argue and interrupt us on everything we do?
BECAUSE YOU'RE 12 YEARS OLD!!

(Me) Why do you have such anger issues?
(Butch) Because you inherit them from your mother...

Why do you still get up with me in the mornings, and I'm not getting up on my own to my own alarm clock?
(Me) Because as long as I'm you're mommy and you live in my house, I'll still get up with you in the mornings and keep an eye out for you ;)