Originally Posted by RobbyRobot
So, yeah, to the norms of polite society, K and your son are being disregarding. To themselves, they are being honest and forthright, and dare I say it, responsible and in the moment, no less.
Exactly. Two sides to the same coin. I find it is like that here. A statement can be seen as straightforward and honest by one person, and rude and bashing by another, yet another may feel neutral.
Curious indeed