Troubled parents will – knowingly or unknowingly – take advantage of their children through manipulation, gas lighting and other psychological ploys. Mom calls, needs help with her student’s math tests My Mom retired from teaching last year. She’s since decided to tutor people. Family friends recently discharged a caretaker who wanted her high school GED. My Mom volunteered to help. This opportunity not only gave her something to do, but also the chance to help someone. I was genuinely happy for her. Tonight I got two frantic voice mails. I thought there was an emergency. Nope. Just Mom calli ..read more