‘I am Adam Lanza’s mother’

Washington Post ^ | 12/16/12 | David Beard

[Chickensoup]

I guess what I’m getting at is a long held suspicion that home environments that while not meeting the definition of abusive can through instability, domestic intranquility and benign neglect result in children developing patterns of antisocial behavior.

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True. And wonderful caring kind loving families who were well nurtured with sucessful children can have one real mentally sick kid. Sociopathy, Axis I you name it. Seen it over and over. There is less control than you think.

Of course it might get in the way of your self-righteousness.

[fso301]

Of course it might get in the way of your self-righteousness.

What did I write to warrant a personal insult?

[Chickensoup]

What did I write to warrant a personal insult?

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You didnt and it was my fault. I am so sorry.

There are a number of people here who see mental illness as mostly a moral issue and parenting issue.

Mental illness is mental illness. Behavioral personality disorders can be somewhat modified,but I will tell you that it is difficult.

[fso301]

Thank you.