<p>SBMom; When a kid gets into serious trouble, it can be very very hard to guess the right answers. Look at the confusion in “My Extremely Bright Daughter Did an Extremely Stupid Thing”. That parent wasn’t in denial. That was naivete. She was so brave to be so honest. Her intentions were impeccable.</p>
<p>That’s one example of why I object to sorting parents by Good and Bad, Black and White.</p>
<p>I grew up with lots of wonderful families. When kids went off the rails, the parents did their best, eyes open, with the information available. Some kids came right. Some never did. Some of the guesses were helpful, some were silly. Dr Phil is making a fortune pretending he has discovered the exact science of living ‘Right’. </p>
<p>Gotta say, though, I’m not impressed by the immaculately coifed wife–or the Eddy Haskill son. Don’t think there is an exact science…just like I don’t think there is perfection.</p>