The context of the following conversation is Skylar gave their son a video game so they could win the parent of the year award.:
Skylar says Do you know they have opened a new video game store in our mall?.
The friend responds Why would be interested in video games, anyways?.
Skylar responds My son demanded a video game if I wanted him to study hard..
The friend responds So you gave in to your son's demand..
Skylar responds Not really. I thought I could win the parent of the year award if he did well in school..
The friend responds I hope you will win the award..