One more thought about Boy...

Until Boy becomes not a teenager, I will have to try and be smart enough to understand him.  I will root around and soul search for enough compassion to forgive him his rude ways and work at being patient enough to deal with his moodiness.  I will truly work at allowing him to make all the mistakes he needs to in order to learn and grow.  I will NOT, however, pray for strength because I do not want to beat him to death.