"John H." wrote in message
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On Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:23:55 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"John H." wrote in message
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On Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:19:40 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"John H." wrote in message


And you complain that your kid won't do chores when told.

Did he ever learn to fight his own battles? Do you get involved
every
time
he disagrees with a teacher.

I guess so. You're always right, and you taught him, so he must be
always
right also.

Good for you.
--
John H


At 11, would you let YOUR kids talk back to adults? If you can find
out
where your kids live, ask them if they remember.


Doug, has your kid been 11 all his life?
--
John H


This is about one week, one summer, one year. But, if you can explain
how
you came up with "all his life", maybe I'll entertain your bizarre
theory.


This is the example you've chosen for now. Last week it was a different
one, the week before a different one. My question remains, did he ever
learn to fight his own battles? Will you be there every time he has a
run
in with authority? Sure hope to hell he doesn't join the Marines.
--
John H


He was taught to question and/or torment authority at exactly the right
age
when he was able to do it successfully. He's done it quite well.


As long as daddy's right behind him.
--
John H


Whatever you say, John. However, you should contemplate your odd need to
toss 7th grade responses at people because you think it helps you "win".
When your wife returns from her "tennis lesson", ask her about your odd
behavior.