A and B have been married for almost thirty years, and they are the parents of three children. The three kids have been out of the house for years, but a recent layoff at the company where their Son E worked has forced 24-year-old to return home until he can get another job.
At first, E’s return was viewed quite favorably by his parents A & B. His father A was proud of the fact that E felt comfortable returning home, and his mom** B** was happy to help E with some of the mundane tasks of life, such as laundry and cooking.
But the good times associated with E’s return soon ended. The A’s once serene breakfasts were marred by E’s blaring radio. A & B walks at night were complicated because E often wanted to join them. The couple’s privacy was inevitably interrupted by E all through the day.
When E’s parents thought about communicating their frustration and disappointment, they quickly recalled E’s situation. They didn’t want to upset him any further. The A tried to figure out a way to communicate to his son that although they love him, they wish that he would get a job and leave the house. They simply wanted some peace, privacy and freedom, and their son was preventing this.
Recently, the couple’s frustration with the situation took a turn for the worse. Returning from one of their walks, they discovered E on the couch, abit intoxicated from a party at his friend’s house, When A & B confronted him about his behavior, E shouted,“Don’t start lecturing me now. Is it any wonder that none of your kids call you? It’s because you don’t know when to stop!” A snapped, “Get out of my house. Now!” E left the home, slamming the front door behind him. B stared out of the window, wondering whether they would ever hear from their son again.
Now, What miscommunications led to the blowup between E and his parents? Do you believe that E and his parents were trying to handle the situation in an ethical way?
I happily admit.