moo
He was searching- trying to find his wings.
But he had no positive guidance. He was
totally lost- on his own.
Everything I see done as a family unit was shown for public display and opinion.
Very little interaction between CB and his father. This 'kid' was a PIA to his parents.
The problem child. Started many years ago.
Dad had his own outlets and interests. Not joint
family activities. Both parents involved with their own lives outside of family.
Keep the big house and mortgage paid for.
Go after the PhD at work, enter the frisbee
championships, hang out at the clubs to check out new bands, slosh around the micro breweries. Be an expert on new beers.
These aren't 'family' activities. These are personal pleasures.
Mom was busy with her outside work life and had the added responsibility of raising the kids,
practically alone. Dad paid the bills OK but
that's all. This was not a healthy family unit.
moo