Ask AI: Write me a story about two parents in the stands at a hockey game who were arguing switch bodies.

Title: "The Puck of Persuasion" Once upon a time in a little town named Greenwood, two parents named Mike and Karen were well known for their confrontational behavior. Their competitive spirit often led them to heated arguments, especially when it came to their children's activities. Their sons, Jack and Sam, played on opposing youth hockey teams, which fuelled their parental rivalry further. One frosty evening, the town's ice rink buzzed with excitement for the most anticipated match of the season - the face-off between Jack and Sam's teams. Mike and Karen were amongst the spectators, each decked out in their respective child's team colors. Their arguments began even before the match had started, bickering about which team would win. As the game began, tempers ran high. Every incredible save, every missed goal, was punctuated with harsh words and retorts from both parents. The teaser, Karen, initiated, "You should learn from Sam, Mike. That's called strategy!". Mike retorted provocatively, "Oh yeah, why don't you go out there and show us what you're talking about?" Just as he finished that sentence, the hockey puck soared off the rink, rebounded off the ice, and knocked into a mysterious, antique talisman that hung around the neck of an old woman seated next to them. Strange symbols glowed upon it, and a mystical swirl of energy suddenly wrapped around Mike and Karen. To their surprise, they found themselves looking at each other from the other's point of view. They'd switched bodies! In their new bodies, Mike and Karen continued to watch the game, but now everything felt different. Mike, in Karen's body, felt a surge of maternal concern and pride as he saw Sam put in effort and teamwork despite being at the losing end. At the same time, Karen, now in Mike's body, began to understand his unwavering trust in Jack's individual abilities to turn the game around. They started cheering for their son's efforts rather than trivialising the other's performance. The effect this had on their children was immediate. Jack and Sam, previously competitive and under pressure, began to play with renewed vigour and enjoyment, collaborating efficiently with their teams, thanks to their parents' changed attitudes. At the game's end, to everyone's surprise, the match ended in a tie. Both Jack and Sam were the stars of their teams. Mike and Karen, still in switched bodies, were in disbelief. They realized the flawed perspective they previously held and the unnecessary tension they created. In that instant, the talisman glowed again, and they swapped back into their bodies, the lesson sticking firmly with them. They thanked the old woman, who winked and departed, leaving the talisman behind, its purpose served. From that day onwards, Mike and Karen were no longer the argumentative parents in the stand. They became the supportive, understanding parents who cheered for both their sons, valuing their progress rather than the results. The argumentative hockey game turned out to be a game-changer for this feuding duo, and their sons prospered in the newfound peace.