For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for January 07, 2016

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    Squizzums  almost 9 years ago

    Score one for outdated patriarchal systems.

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    Can't Sleep  almost 9 years ago

    Good for him. He is who he is, to paraphrase Popeye.

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    masnadies  almost 9 years ago

    She almost looks proud in the last part. That’s a tough situation. Sounds like everyone is doing the best they can.

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    Atewl  almost 9 years ago

    Lynn’s Notes:

    Writing for Lawrence was much more difficult than writing for Connie. As a single mother, I had gone through the same situations as her. I had a strong sense of what she was going through. Coming up with light-hearted quips, while dealing with a serious situation, saved this storyline from becoming maudlin and preachy. As in all great personal upheavals, a sense of humour is essential–the best tool in your survival pack!

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    legaleagle48  almost 9 years ago

    And just how willing would YOU be to give up the family name that you had lived with and held as your identity your entire life? Even women don’t necessarily do that anymore upon getting married!

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    dlkrueger33  almost 9 years ago

    If he were a baby, it would be different. At mid-childhood, kids have an identity. No reason he needs to be “adopted”. His stepfather should try to be a good friend and not try to replace his Dad.

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    nickel_penny   almost 9 years ago

    yeah…that’s not how it works in reality. step-“parents” do not normally adopt the step-kids. There’s no reason to. They are guardians, sure, but that’s it.

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    Mr. Blawt  almost 9 years ago

    It is a nice thing that his feelings are being considered in this decision. If it’s forced it will always be a source of pain and betrayal. If he is allowed to come to it he will be much happier.

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    ibjuliebk  almost 9 years ago

    My ex and I adopted some of our foster kids, the older ones got to choose their names, son changed his whole name and oldest daughter just changed her middle name. My two youngest we choose to change one’s middle name and the other ones whole name.

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    AnnDeeQ  almost 9 years ago

    Greg can’t replace Lawrence’s dad, as his dad was never in the picture.

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    USN1977  almost 9 years ago

    Which of the following, for years, provided Lawrence with food, clothes, books, shelter, upbringing, education, electricity? Was it…a.) Some deadbeat dad?b.) LGBT organizations?c.) Greg and Connie?

    Exactly how is making numerous sacrifices for a child “hate”?

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    kattbailey  almost 9 years ago

    In 5 states a child over 10 cannot be adopted without their consent. According to my research, the person who speaks for them before the age of 10, 12, or 14 is supposed to speak for them. Lawrence barely seems to know the new stepsisters, so how is he supposed to deal with him being given equality with his mother under the law? And Lawrence spent 1 night in a coffee shop after both the mother and stepfather realized they had no idea where he was, and by the next day the mann had realized that what counted was that Lawrence was a good man. He knew he had wronged him. It is on his face and in his hand, reaching for Lawrence’s.

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    USN1977  almost 9 years ago

    Sounds like the old newspaper ad:“Kids, tired of dealing with your intolerant parents? Move out! Get a job, pay your own bills! Do it now, while you still know everything!”

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