1. If someone says, "Children go where I send thee?" don't ever ask "How shall I send thee?" because it opens you up to a whole evening of answers and you'll never get away.

2. Speaking of questions - when a strange little man, or a knight, meets you on the road and asks silly questions - be brave and assertive! Any silly answer will do.

3. More about questions - if your son or anyone else turns up covered in blood asking him veiled questions like, "why does your sword sae drip with blood?" wastes a lot of time. Just out with the accusations. Unless you think he's dangeruos to you, in which case just don't ask.