Don't - Kids Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

The transcript humorously lists a series of prohibitions, starting with common behavioral admonitions and escalating to absurd and comical scenarios. The speaker questions the rationale behind these prohibitions, reflecting on the perception of authority and the absurdity of certain rules. The repetition of certain phrases emphasizes the nonsensical nature of some prohibitions, leading to a reflection on the speaker's identity and the perception of being foolish.

What are some behaviors mentioned that should be avoided in the first section?

• Playing video games

• Eating too much candy

• Skipping homework

• Making faces and teasing the cat

Which of the following is a humorous instruction from the second section?

• Don't put toffee in your coffee

• Don't run in the hallways

• Don't forget to brush your teeth

• Don't stay up late

In the second section, what should you not pour on a baby?

• Water

• Gravy

• Juice

• Milk

What is one of the absurd actions mentioned in the final section?

• Running with scissors

• Throwing fruit at a computer

• Eating dessert first

• Jumping on the bed

How does the narrator question their perception by others in the final section?

• As a genius

• As a fool

• As a hero

• As a villain