Crossing Arms

The first child says

You must cut the sandwich horizontally

Why?

Because my father does so

Or I refuse to eat it

The second child interrupts

No, you must cut the sandwich in fourths

Why?

Because it's easier for me to carry

Or I refuse to eat it

The third child cries

No, you must cut the sandwich diagonally

Why?

Because it makes everything more equal

Or I refuse to eat it

The fourth child screams

No, you must make one for each of us

Why?

Because we should not have to share

Or I refuse to eat it

But there are only two pieces of bread

And I am frustrated

Without a compromise

Most of my children will go hungry