A Disagreement

Rebellion of youth hurts inside, a once docile timid little guy now growing - a teenager - sixteen - and trying to find his place in the world. Not yet an adult - no longer a child - an unenviable position in this hard core world of ours. Taking a stand, adamantly proclaiming his independence, wrongly cursing and yelling, thinking these things will change anything. They don't and frustration sets in, so he tries embarrassment and humiliation in front of friends. This works even less as every answer to his question now becomes an outright, 'no'. Attempting to control from every angle he can muster, does no good because Mom is just as persistent in her stance. Finally, realizing he cannot win, calm takes over, mouth quiets down, he apologizes and we discuss everything in complacent peace - at least until the next time we disagree.