For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for November 08, 2021

John’s every movement may be agony, but there is no pain so terrible that would prevent a Patterson parent from raising that lecture finger to the sky to deliver another important lesson that the Patterson kids will never listen to.

Seriously, Michael?

Michael overdoes the sympathy part.

“It’s okay, Lynn Johnston has been drawing seatbelts ever since the reboot.”

No

Mike, more support for your father and stop thinking about yourself, please!

Great Father and Son resemblance showing in first panel.

That’s how it always worked with my kids…

Another proud graduate of the Curtis Wilkins School of Negotiation.

Maybe you shouldn’t kick a man when he is down, but you can nudge him a little.

YESTERDAY!!! Didn’t that happen last week Wednesday?

Dad…“Sure! Run to the store and get me an electric razor so I don’t scare April.”

I’ve been there – just like that – so let me point out the error of this strip. Dad would not be in any condition to be having a conversation with anyone. He’d be in so much pain, he would just want to be left alone.

For months I wasn’t allowed to drive the family car alone, despite having my license and driving with my Dad. And then fate stepped in, or rather, my Dad hurt his back just like John. The next morning, being Saturday with errands to run, I picked up the keys and said “be back in a couple hours.” The rest is history.

Just take the car keys out of his pants pocket like my sister did

Now, dad is really sick.

" After all, the car’s just sitting in the driveway doing nothing…"

Try taking a walk, Avacadohead.

N O !

Kick him when he’s down, Michael.

gotta love compassion

Mike you’re so considerate…

Typical teenage attitude.

Of course Mike wants to borrow Dad’s car. What teen wouldn’t want to drive the sports car. But he will find it difficult to get Brian, Lawrence and Gordon’s unknown replacement into a 2 seater.

What would John say to this. The car is John’s property, and Michael is also John’s property.

Good way to be compassionate, Mike!

Good one Mike! Way to take to heart what Dad says last…

; – )))

LOL

This is John getting what he deserves for screwing Mike over when he wanted to learn to drive! Case in point: https://www.gocomics.com/forbetterorforworse/2021/05/24

Considering the dangers of climate change, he needs to consider transportation that does not hurt the planet. A better way could to get around by sled. “Mush, Farley, mush!”

My husband bent over to pick up a Lego and his back was out for months. I guess it’s just the woes of aging.

There may be back pain,but life goes on.

Not the best timing, Mike.

And RIGHT THERE is EXACTLY why Peggy Lee recorded Is That All There Is? in late 1969. Boy, did she call the shots with that one……

That’s a good son — shock therapy to get Dad back on his feet fast!

To be honest, John did open the door and Michael walked in.