I don’t expect a father to speak unfavorably of his child.
You are right! We shouldn't be surprised at Joe speaking well of his son.
In the words of Al Capone's mother, "My Al, he's a good boy!"
My son is a good boy. He is just working to get his life together and he didn’t mean to commit those crimes.
We have heard this story many times.
I can. My Son has become a meth addict. I want nothing to do with him.