Sommerauer71: I have not had a relationship with my mother, since I was 8 years old.
But as a mother, I have always ensured that my children will tell me only what they want to, they are responsible for their own thoughts and words, if they want to share that with ne then I am all ears.
However, if I catch my son drinking milk straight from the container, he is in big trouble. Open the refrigerator, take the carton and pour, yes, darling, into a glass.
And put the lid back on and put in back in the refrigerator and close the door.
Big white thing in the kitchen, yes that is the one, with the handle.
what a lovely person you are..