Son's Speeding Ticket

Dear Advice From Your Mom:

My son, who is 19, went to his aunt and uncle's during the New Year's holidays. They live 3 1/2 hours away from us. On his way back home, he got a speeding ticket.

Do you think we were wrong to make him return his Christmas gifts as punishment? His ticket cost $970 including attorney's fees. Our son thinks we were out of line.

Disgusted in Georgia

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Dear Disgusted in Georgia:

Your son is a spoiled, privileged youth that is not used to taking "no" for an answer. After you take away his Christmas present, you should also spank him and send him to his room, because the way you describe him and the situation, sounds like he is very immature for his age. For christ sake he is an adult now, maybe you should step up and stop treating him like a kid. I'm amazed you even had to write in asking if you were out of line.... you are the parents.... you set the rules. Your son might be a lost cause though.

Love,

Your Mom