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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce
Sure, you're obviously in the thick of it, and privy to much more than the snippets we hear. I just wanted to caution you not to assume nastiness that could possibly be explained by stupidity. 
I have to keep reminding myself, my mother grew up in a whole different world, shaped by my grandparents who might as well grown up on another planet. |
You're right of course. And it does help to question myself over highly emotional reactions.
And yes, Mum is very much a product of her times, her parents and her class. Class is still very important to Mum, and I think I shock her on a regular basis without ever intending to. So it looks like I'm making a statement, when in fact I'm trying to be myself.