For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for October 25, 2016

I have one rule that everybody obeys, do not touch my headphones. Even my Mom knows not to touch them, out of respect.

I flick the room lights off and on to get my son’s attention…. it works well without any startling or temper.

Ah, the joys of having a pre-adolescent

Perhaps Mike is possessed,and in need of an exorcism? Ok,cue the Tubular bells overture,and bring in the priest!

It may just be a Michael issue. Elizabeth is so cutesy-pootsy that there is no way any attitude problems can come from her , period.

Are we sure Michael is 12 in this strip? This attitude describes my 8yo to a tee.

I’ve got a 10 1/2 year old grandson who’s attitude and personality, like Michael’s, is pretty typical for the age.

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As many middle school teachers can tell you. those “tween” years are really a harder adjustment for kids than their teens, in lots of ways.

Mom, you’re waisting your breath right now, but it has to be done..some of it will sink in eventually!

Boyopause?

sad when a kid goes through this kind of thing

This comments board has gone to the dogs!

DosQueen. He can’t afford it,so he’s using us.

With a mother like that, I’d be prone to suicide.