My dear daughter (13) claims she's going to stop bathing. If she's not as fresh, the Witches won't seek her out, like they did in a book by one of her favorite authors, Roald Dahl.

Her logic, the dirt will clog her pores thus disguising her kid-scent. Apparently Witches were looking for prepubescent children. Since she could talk, there's been some sort of protest in her battle with her dad and I over basic hygiene practices.

She's a girl who pretty much functions like a stereotypical boy. Loves sports, physical play, active all day long until she passes out by the end of the day. As a result, she develops her share of dirt which she prefers to clog her pores to disguise her kid-scent, I guess.

Regardless of what she says, what she reads. We will continue to vigilantly parent her. No matter how exhausting. Making sure she develops and maintains healthy habits.