How To Be A Bad Parent

This news story has gained much attention on a slow news day. The parents of two lazy kids have decided to go on strike because the kids aged 12 and 17 refuse to do chores or help around the house. The parents have set up a tent in the driveway and refuse to cook, clean, or drive the kids anywhere.

This whole situation, while entertaining, forces me to ask, "How did it get this far?" My question was quickly answered when I read that apon the kids' arrival home the oldest was angry at his mom. Then I read this quote, "The mother followed the boy inside the house trying to console him." There it is. The answer to my question. Mom took a stand, and within 2 minutes completely caved in. The parents are weak and the kids are in control. Perhaps these parents should find a way to not fear their kids. Because if you want a best buddy, go get a best buddy. But your teenage kids will not fill that role. Nor should you expect them to. Besides, your best buddy would help you around the house.

So now we have two brat kids who bully mom by with holding love and a mom and dad who are too weak to do anything about it. Weak parents are more common than you think. I see evidence of it every day in the classroom. But on a slow news day - weak parents and their boorish kids are news. Maybe someone should call Jerry Springer.