Gabriel's package

There seems to be a misunderstanding.  I mean, I understand your other kid,
not Gabriel, has behavioral issues.  Why would you take away Gabriel's
things because Sage has no respect for Gabriel's things.  That just doesn't
make any sense.

And, it is incorrect to refer to your other child as Gabriel's "brother".
That would require that they both have the same parents (plural).  Yet,
they have different fathers.  So Sage is merely Gabriel's half-brother.

And, there is no hostility.  I'm only speaking the truth.  He is your
"other child", the child which is not Gabriel, is he not?  You're the one
reading more into it.

You have no control over how I, or Michael, speak of anyone or anything.
Go ahead, though, if you wish, get mad at me and yell at me if it makes you
feel better.

Wait...so that I'm clear on the issue here...you're upset because I
referred to that other kid that came out of your womb and is the product of
your other failed marriage, and who happens to currently share a dwelling
with Gabriel (against Gabriel's will, I might add), as "that other child"?
But he IS "that other child"!  So, you're mad about reality?

Now, back to behavioral issues:  Gabriel has never had behavioral issues
and if he is exhibiting any now they would have to be things he has picked
up since being with you.  Though, that would have to be expected as a child
is a product of their environment.  It is inevitable that after being in an
environment for some time a child will begin to adapt and adopt the
behavior of their surroundings.  It's basic survival.  Though, I speak with
him, frequently, about this very topic and urge him not to assimilate into
that culture.  Anyway, I have complete confidence that Gabriel will remain
dignified and honorable as long as he accepts his current plight as
temporary.

And don't speak to me about being a responsible parent!  A responsible
parent does not allow a 12 year old to stay up until 5:30am playing video
games.  A responsible parent does not spend their money on marijuana
instead of taking their child to the dentist or doctor.  A responsible
parent does not get involved in a committed relationship with a dangerous,
meth using felon and have that dangerous, meth using felon look after her
children.  Responsible parent my ass.  Who they hell do you think you're
kidding?

Being in college has nothing to do with it.  Gabriel has, and is going to
receive a lot more, expensive things that that other child will never be
able to have because HIS (Sage's) parents do not have the means or the
interest to provide them.  And I don't want your other mistake (yes, having
children at the age of 19 and 22 IS a mistake), benefiting from my work and
efforts, or from Gabriel having at least one caring and responsible parent
(I'm referring to me).  And I don't want that sad attempt at gaining
unconditional love (why else would have make the same mistake twice) to be
breaking or stealing Gabriel's things.  And don't try to tell me he's not
like that, I hear all about it.

Now, don't try for even a second, to pretend that Gabriel and Sage are on
the same level, socially, intellectually, or otherwise.  They are not and
they never will be.  And not because Gabriel is my child and Sage isn't.
Gabriel is respectful, intelligent, and well mannered.  Sage can't control
his temper, he speaks poorly, has no respect for other people or their
property.  But, as I said, a child is the product of his environment.  I
don't blame Sage.  He never had a chance because he can only know the
environment he was born into and grew up in.  I, like any intelligent
responsible parent, blame the parents.

Now I have to get ready for work.  Have a great day being what you consider
a responsible parent.  Way to look after your children's teeth and health
there.  And I'm sure you have a nice big savings set aside for Gabriel's
and Sage's education (I mean university) funds, right?  Responsible, my ass!

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