/tags/grades/Recent content in Grades on Gromet's Plaza ArchiveHugoen-us/stories/1/01/01/robotic-discipline-machine/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000/stories/1/01/01/robotic-discipline-machine/<p>“So, what did you get on the test?” Karen asked as she caught up with Teri as she headed out of school.</p> <p>“An 89.” Teri said, the tone of her voice indicating disappointment.</p> <p>“Good for you!” Karen praised, although there was a bitter edge to her voice. “I got a 67!”</p> <p>“Ouch!” Teri said sympathetically.</p> <p>“Ah, not a problem anymore!” Karen said smugly. “Once I turned 18, my parents were locked out of my school account! Now it’s nobody’s business but my own! What’s even better is that they can’t beat us anymore! Once you turn 18 your parents can’t legally touch you! We’re adults now, responsible for our own selves.”</p>