I like this one! The way the reader is torn between nodding and remembering and being pleased that the boy finds something to be proud of, and the let-down that his yearning for happiness only includes himself.
Thank you, Jane. As always, your comment made me think. Teens live in their own bubble, don’t they? And if the sons find a way to escape, wouldn’t the parents be happy even if the way out doesn’t include them?
I don’t know. His way out included ignoring his parents’ unhappiness, and I’m not sure that’s something to be encouraged. At what age do we start to be a responsible part of the family group and not just a disgruntled conscript? Yes, teenagers can be selfish little bastards, but if we don’t expect them to be anything else, why would they ever turn into generous adults?
I like this one! The way the reader is torn between nodding and remembering and being pleased that the boy finds something to be proud of, and the let-down that his yearning for happiness only includes himself.
Thank you, Jane. As always, your comment made me think. Teens live in their own bubble, don’t they? And if the sons find a way to escape, wouldn’t the parents be happy even if the way out doesn’t include them?
I don’t know. His way out included ignoring his parents’ unhappiness, and I’m not sure that’s something to be encouraged. At what age do we start to be a responsible part of the family group and not just a disgruntled conscript? Yes, teenagers can be selfish little bastards, but if we don’t expect them to be anything else, why would they ever turn into generous adults?
I haven’t been writing lately (too busy with my creative writing class) and it feels great!