Quote from Lois in Pilot
Malcolm: Huh? Mom, this isn't fair. If I don't want to go, why do I have to? Lois: Because it's not just up to you. We have to do what's best for you. Malcolm: Mom, please! Don't make me go! Please! Hal: Malcolm, calm down. Malcolm: But it isn't fair! Lois: That's right. It isn't fair. It's the first time anyone in this family has ever been given an edge and you are not going to waste it.