The Why Wars

Mommy: Zoe, it's time for dinner.
Zoe: Why?
Mommy: Because we need to eat.
Zoe: Why?
Mommy: Because we eat every night.
Zoe: Why?
Mommy: Aren't you hungry?
Zoe: Yes.
Mommy: Then let's eat.
Zoe: Why?
Mommy: Because I said so! Now go eat!

Later...
Zoe: I want up!
Mommy: Why?
Zoe: Because I do.
Mommy: Why?
Zoe: Because I want up.
Mommy: Why?
Zoe: Because I want up.
Mommy: Why?
Zoe: Because that's the deal!