Papa wants Boy to take a Bath, but Boy wants to be free and dirty, standing proud in his spinny hat. Boy learns the value of being forced to do things against your will through the threat of punishment.

Boy needs to build his character, but the chores he does at home aren't enough. Papa seeks out a market solution to ensure that Boy's character is fully built. Boy learns the value of endless toil.

Boy refuses to eat his stinky, nasty, family vegetables, which have been passed down for generations. Boy learns the value of uncritically following tradition.

Papa and Boy go to the video store, and boy Begs Papa to rent some Rated P movies- movies that are just for Papas. Boy learns about the value of having information witheld from him.

The boys are paraded around for the entertainment of the Papas on stage at the mall. Boy learns the value of ruthless competition between peers.