I agree, I didn't consider any of what was said "man-bashing." However, I do agree with David that what happened to his mother was no excuse to neglect and mistreat her sons. It's sad that nothing was ever done about it.

I also agree with those of you who say tracy shouldn't criticize his mother to him, because it might backfire. Children of abusers often love their parents, even when they know what their parents are doing is wrong, and want to defend them. I don't think it would be bad, though, to say something like, "I'm sorry your mother wasn't more loving towards you. You deserved to be loved, too."