For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston
- July 03, 2009
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Since its debut in 1979, For Better or For Worse has touched comic strip readers as few cartoons ever do. Cartoonist Lynn Johnston’s eye for detail and her uncanny sense of what real parents and children struggle with daily are a big part of her success. The world has watched the Patterson family grow up in real time, and to many readers, the Pattersons feel like family!
Parents and children alike will relate to the obstacles that the Patterson family faces. Curfews, parent date nights, babysitting, pets and distractions are all hurdles that the Pattersons must overcome in order to enjoy each other as a family. They face the same obstacles that real life families do, which is what makes them so loveable.
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Wildmustang1262 said, 4 months ago
All Michael has to listen his mommy’s lecture? Oh boy!
Ladywolf17 said, 4 months ago
In one ear and out the other, way to play it cool Michael.
illusional.apathy said, 4 months ago
Michael has just learned one of the necessary lessons of life.
Macushlalondra
said,
4 months ago
He’d “hear” it a lot better if she said this time HE’s bathing the dog.
atajayhawk said, 4 months ago
Dear heavens, Macushlalondra! You’ve got to be kidding! A kid that age washing any dog–let alone one the size and hairiness of Farley? That goes beyond the category of nightmare!
Lewreader
said,
4 months ago
Occasionally you say,”you’re right, uh huh, yes Mom”
bald 716 said, 4 months ago
i think what michael is doing is taught in second grade because that is about when it starts
Ji2m said, 4 months ago
Our secret is out… What will men, the world wide, do now?
Jackknife15 said, 4 months ago
OMG does she ever stop ranting?
brewwitch said, 4 months ago
When I was young I promised I’d never do that like my mother.
Now the worst times are when I yell something then think: “OMG, I sound just like my mother!”
:(
Comic-Nut said, 4 months ago
Oh, the lessons of life keep on coming to this little kid.
lightartsteacher said, 4 months ago
Macushlalondra, You are right, though, he needs to do it. Outside, on the drive, with supervision. Otherwise, he’ll never be careful about the dog rolling in yuck. Suffering is sometimes necessary for us all.
paul345 said, 4 months ago
Reason 15463 for not having kids….or dogs!
Silverpearl said, 4 months ago
Been there, done that. Mothers need a washing machine for kids and dogs. Dishes and floors are easy.
Burgundy2 said, 4 months ago
I think Michael learned the lesson from Farley.
Hmmm - put Michael in a bathing suit, give him the hose, some pet soap, turn ‘em loose in the back yard. Grass gets watered, Farley and Michael get bathed.
kittylover2 said, 4 months ago
Burgundy2, very good answer! It works for me. Have a great 4th to all of you from the “States” God Bless America”.
NotNormanChubsyUbsy
said,
4 months ago
It’s been a long time since Elly screamed irrationally.
Wildmustang1262 said, 4 months ago
kittylover2 said, 29 minutes ago
Burgundy2, very good answer! It works for me. Have a great 4th to all of you from the “States” God Bless America”.
Burgundy2 perfect answer! LOLs!
Have Happiest 4th of July to y’all! Enjoy watching the wonderful fireworks. God bless America! Wink! ;-)
cabrobst said, 4 months ago
The boy has learned a lesson that will carry him throughout school, dating and married life. Just don’t listen.
Melissa Tempke said, 4 months ago
Is Elly Jan Brady’s real Mother? Hmmm….sure sounds like it with all her ranting & whining!!
mkramek said, 4 months ago
isnt that the truth, kids look at us parents just right to make us think they are paying attention. Maybe us parents should rebel.
bluetopazcrystal said, 4 months ago
NotNormanChubsyUbsy said, about 11 hours ago
It’s been a long time since Elly screamed irrationally.
She’s justified!
bluetopazcrystal said, 4 months ago
The Japanese have an actual dog washing machine. I saw Kelli Osborne try it out when she was in Japan. She found it scary.