Marvin, 7/16/23

Setting aside for the moment the entire "how old is Marvin" question -- he's preverbal, at least for this strip, and not potty trained? -- I'm not sure who we're supposed to sympathize with here. Personally speaking I would not want to be forced to go out to "play" by myself with no friends or toys in sight. Also, I know we're in the front yard here, but I assume he's not supposed to be exploring the neighborhood, seeing as he's preverbal and not potty trained? I'm all for free range kids but that seems a little young in my opinion.

Rex Morgan, M.D., 7/16/23