Shit, I teach college freshmen and the thought of finding them sexually attractive is just, no.

The making part is fun...

THIS.

"When fat people do it, it's a vulgarity, an indecent exposure..."

Now I feel really awful for starring that.

If my amazing little boy says he is a Big Blue Frog, I'm the one taking him to find non-toxic body paint and a lily pad filled pond.

Thanks.

This is mostly it. He is in therapy, has been for years, the stealing is a fairly new situation.

I see how you made all those assumptions based on one comment.

Thanks. Thatnsounds about right. Often a very old kid, lots of counseling, does great in school...but now we've recently moved to where he's stealing from his Meme (one of his most staunch advocates).

My kid is going to be watching me donate his fun gifts (non-necessities) to a charity because he can't stop stealing.

Then I need more of that in my life.

My husband and four boys are Bronies and you should totally watch the show. It will definitely give you the smiles.

You do realize that parenting is a process and kids can act entitled even when parents try their best to limit their privilege and don't spoil them?

"What is the endgame?"

If you get a moment, watch her live performance on Ellen. She is really spectacular.

Maybe. He has some mental health issues, so having the cops called on him for having a public outburst is a pretty big fear of mine. I'm sure he would still get a much bigger benefit of the doubt, though, absolutely.

Given that I have a 12, 14 and 15 year old...I've been thinking about this case a lot. My 12 year old needs to be told something 3-4 times (on a good day) and he (like many young men/boys) can easily get a little 'tude with authority if he's having a difficult day. First, he probably wouldn't have understood what…

He probably did do what he was trained to do. That's the problem.

I'm off the whole week. Yay?