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My son, the stranger
The sweet boy I raised is gone, replaced by a sullen, scornful teenager. It may be a phase, but it's breaking my heart.
By Anne Lamott [2006-05-22]

  • Wow. Controlling much?

    Maybe it's because I can still remember being a teenager, but...um... Ms. Lamott? You came across here as sort of a teenager yourself. You slapped your son because he gave you lip. Across the face.

    Your teenage son is trying to assert his independence. And he IS right on schedule. I hesitate to think of what you'll do the first time he does something REALLY wrong, as all but Jesus Christ did, because here, you seem to have overreacted on such a level that ... well. Let's just say that I'd be giving you the silent treatment too.

    And now, you've posted your version of the story -- even though you tried to make it at least a little bit balanced, I can tell, you failed -- for the entire world to see. Your ultimate revenge on a son who was being...a teenage son.

    Congratulations?

    -- Kenneth Cavness
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    Monday, May 22, 2006 05:57 AM
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