I am a 42 year old single father of my 15-year-old son, Tyler (names changed, of course). His mother died soon after he was born and I have no plans for remarrying any time soon, nor do I have any other children.
Now, on to the real issue. Lately, I have noticed Tyler spending a lot of time in his bedroom. This normally isn't too concerning, but the other day I was putting laundry in his drawers, and I stumbled up on what seemed to be, well, about twelve YA novels. A lot of books that have gone missing in the couple of month were all in there. I won't go into detail, but it seems like they were made for insertion.
What should I do, if anything? I don't want to seem like a snooping dad, but I'm mostly concerned with his health. Could he hurt himself?
>>8633079
You should call the emergencies RIGHT NOW. With this much YA novels in his room, it is possible that he has already taken a lethal dose. And even if he did not take a lethal dose, he could end up with permanent mental problems, like retardation and severe plebism.
As soon as you get hold of him, shove his face in your favorite copy of Finnegans Wake while chanting "Brékkek Kékkek Kékkek Kékkek!" and pray to DFW that it is not too late for him.
>>8633079
No need to be so extreme. Just have a serious discussion with him and try to give him better reading suggestion.
If that fails, make a pyre out of them and lock him in his room with the Greeks.
>>8633079
>They were made for insertion
Hm
I'd be concerned if your son WASN'T fucking books. I remember my first. The Left Hand of Darkness, you sultry fox.
>>8633079
>gone missing
from your personal collection. I say sit him down and make him read the whole library, don't let him stop till its over
>>8633977
This
>>8635106
This. My parents did this to me with cigarettes when I was 12. Not only have I never smoked since, I hate breathing altogether.