How Mothers Enable Their Problematic Sons

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Multi-generation African-American family

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Defending his poor behavior

When they’re not busy making excuses for their son’s poor behavior, they’re defending the shenanigans. You may very well overhear this mom trying to rationalize her son’s poor treatment of women, disrespect of relatives, failure to take care of his children, and other deeply problematic actions.

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