LMo, Tomi, and some others,

I think that your past experiences are coloring your feelings now. One as a parent and one as a child.

I grew up with (what I consider) pretty good parents. Lee Ann, you did not. (I am thinking) Thus my reaction to this post is completely different. Most kids assume everyone's home life is just like theirs. I was SHOCKED when I found out other people don't do things the way my family did. Sometimes, I still forget. See what I mean?

Maybe just agree to disagree and let it go? It's not worth getting this upset over. At least stop arguing over it...remember this all about being supportive (yadda, yadda, yadda). Emotional age is a lot different that actual age. It's important to note.

Perhaps this thread might help explain what I mean better.