| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Parent's buck-passing phrase, sometimes | USA Today | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Start of some feedback loops | Newsday | 13 Mar 2021 |
| Bit of parental buck-passing | USA Today | 11 Apr 2019 |
| Bit of parental buck-passing | ||
| Bit of parental diversion | ||
| Unhelpful answer | ||
| Possible response to "Can I, Dad?" | ||
| Dismissal from Dad | ||
| Bit of parental buck-passing | ||
| Noncommittal answer from Dad | ||
| Dad says "maybe" |