The main theme of this passage is C. Do not wait till the last minute to do things. The story focuses on Jimmy's procrastination and the consequences he faces as a result of not starting his research paper earlier.
Jimmy had a big problem: he had waited till the last minute to do his research paper. Although his teacher had given the class a full six weeks to get it done, Jimmy had played with his friends every afternoon. He never cracked a book or even did an online search of the subject. Now, he had two days to get it done.
When he asked his mother for help, she asked how long he'd known about the assignment. He considered lying to her and blaming his teacher for not giving them enough time. He decided against that strategy because he knew his mother would call Mrs. Ransom and ask. She'd done that before, and he had gotten grounded for lying.
"I've had six weeks," he answered.
"You know Jimmy, it's not really my job to save you from your own bad decisions," she said. "You're going to have to do this on your own. I think that's the only way you're ever going to learn not to put things off. Haven't you ever heard the saying 'don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today'?"
"Oh, Mom, I can do it in two days if you'll help me."
"Sorry, son, I've got other things to do," she said. "You're on your own."
What is the main theme of this passage?
A.
Parents cannot always be counted on for help.
B.
Playing with friends after school is a bad idea.
C.
Do not wait till the last minute to do things.
D.
Big assignments take a lot of time to finish.
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