[randog]

Any bets that mom describes him as a "good boy" that "wouldn't hurt anyone"? Anyone? Bueller?

[jdm]

"Any bets that mom describes him as a "good boy" that "wouldn't hurt anyone"? Anyone? Bueller?"

Exactly. He's just "misunderstood."

[ladiesview61]

This reminds me so much of when I was a kid, this girl in my class would be deathly afraid to go home and show her dad her report card. She'd literally be crying and shaking at the thought of his reaction to her poor grades. I remember her saying her dad was going to "beat the crap" out of her when she got home. Her sister was an A student who got doted upon, but this girl struggled with school. I don't think she slacked off or didn't try..she just didn't get good grades. I remember hating her dad and thinking he was such a cruel bully. But still, it's no excuse for offing him.