I try to give the youngsters the benefit of the doubt, but sadly, you're probably right. However, I know plenty of youngsters who have both parents in their lives and still end up this way.

My brother's step-son is one. He's the same age as this kid. I tried to toughen the little tyke up a little, but his mother hates my guts, has banned me from visiting their home, my brother sided with her "out of respect for her wishes," and so I gave up trying. My brother didn't even attempt to defend me, even though I was highly instrumental in raising him and t aching him how to be a man before I left for the Navy. I barely talk to my brother anymore because of his wench. Two generations of men destroyed by a bleeding heart Karen. It's sad.