[Dubh_Ghlase]

Just watch the commercials and look at the role of the white male (if he's in it at all). Usually stupid and clueless to the point of scorn, driven by short-term lust of something or other.

Whenever I see that scorn coming into my life, I basically point out how much the scorner relies on me, and how rough they WILL have it if I decide I won't take it anymore.

[MineralMan]

"Whenever I see that scorn coming into my life, I basically point out how much the scorner relies on me, and how rough they WILL have it if I decide I won't take it anymore."

And there you have it. Nobody in a family should be subject to scorn. When it does occur, it's time to straighten things out.

On the other hand, I know a few families where the scorn is well-justified. In one, hubby hasn't held a job for more than 3 months at a time. Right now, he isn't working at all, and isn't even really looking. He sits around and drinks beer all day. Never does a darned thing around the house, while his wife, who has a very good job, is at work.

The scorn he faces is earned, but that's an exception.