# Done with my sons

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/done-with-my-sons/845609>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [December 30, 2019, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/done-with-my-sons/845609 "2019-12-30T18:26:51Z")\
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**Author:** ![Chingon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chingon/32/17645_2.png) [@Chingon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chingon)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/done-with-my-sons/845609/291 "2020-02-06T15:53:48Z")

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> [@Declanium](#):
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> Exactly. Exactly this. I quit my career to stay at home and gave them all I could. Reading books, crafts, all that. And I guess you nailed it. I feel betrayed.  
> Like they took my advice and said “screw you. Hope it hurts.” I know that really isn’t how it went, but…  
> They seem to be shocked at how I’m handling this. It led to a big blowout in my house that they were not expecting.  
> Maybe counseling is in order.

> [@Can you tell? \[child's future by age 16\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-tell-childs-future-by-age-16/847344/20):
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> Studies show that a very good indicator of a “successful life” is if the individual demonstrates self-control at an early age. This is in line with the marshmallow experiment above. Sadly, it’s not possible to really train a child to be more in control, so we’re left with our children’s genetic destiny. My DNA is very “in control,” while my husband is less so. I’ve got two sons and unfortunately they got my husband’s DNA. My therapist is preparing me to disengage as they will most likely be disappointing to me.

Honestly, it would be best for all involved if she just severed all ties.

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