Parents should not put their children in harm's way.
Mike has been invited to an illegal poker game with some shady people while his wife is out of town, and he's alone with his son.
Mike wants to sit in on the poker game.
Mike hires a sitter to care for his son while he is at the game.
Mike takes his son with him and has him sit quietly while he plays his game.
Mike is able to attend the game without involving his child.
Mike gets in trouble with his wife when their son tells her what happened.