[vera]

I’m no stranger to the heart flutters that a “wayward” son can cause, kPat.
“It’s part of growing up” I was told, but I have other views. Some wouldn’t be printable!
Suffice to say a mother with a gambling problem (or even a “CG”) could be driven to the nearest casino to escape, but as FG has highlighted you reserved your energy for a better cause.
Rearing children is the most difficult task.
It’s all about individual personalities and boundaries.