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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templo SUD said, about 1 year ago
Good thing Elizabeth didn’t DRINK Uncle Phil’s beer.
pouncingtiger said, about 1 year ago
A warning for married couples who want kids.
kfccanada said, about 1 year ago
…scratch the brother…What woman would want a confirmed bachelor with such rooted behavorial issues???
Nabuquduriuzhur said, about 1 year ago
hehe. The beer probably did wonders for the valve oil…
When I was in high school bands, the bandmaster warned us about a then recent occurrence where a horn had to be cleaned of some green “stuff” where the player chewed gum (the sugared kind) when playing. The artisan who worked on it made the comment “looks like gum sugar” when the bandmaster took it to him to be worked on…
SUSAN NEWMAN
said, about 1 year ago
I’m with you, Phil!!!!
NateWright said, about 1 year ago
There are seven kids and one coming at my place and it’s not that bad… when I grow up I’m going to have a lot of litle kiddies!!
lightenup
said, about 1 year ago
Oh come on. Kids aren’t that hard. Yes, they’re a lot of work, but they’re a lot of fun too. Sure, you’ll have to put your valuables out of the way and watch them closely for a while. But watching them grow up and turn into independent people is so cool. Anyway, if you’re so concerned about a trumpet, then you’re not ready for a kid.
igremania said, about 1 year ago
To men, kids are preferable on swings than in home…less responsibility and work for them, as with everything else
ninetoes said, about 1 year ago
The best contraceptive ever is other people’s children
neatslob said, about 1 year ago
I wonder if he’s more concerned about the trumpet or the beer?
TexTech said, about 1 year ago
Just for what it is worth, everyone needs to remember that the trumpet is Phil’s meal ticket. It is how he makes his living. This is not some “little hobby” for him. Being without his horn means no income. His concern is entirely practical and believable.
MrBedlington
said, about 1 year ago
Wasting the beer is definitely “alcohol abuse”. This boy is starting out too young!
jpirard said, about 1 year ago
@lightenup
the trumpet is how he earns his living. he has every right to be concerned about it.
gmforde said, about 1 year ago
The beer can be cleaned out if it’s done right away. I never heard of anybody playing a trumpet while chewing gum. Please keep beer out of reach of children, especially when you have valuable music gear around. I hope he learned his lesson..
howtheduck said, about 1 year ago
Uncle Phil – He leaves his beer and trumpet around for kids to get into AND he doesn’t want children. (Critique #4. More to come this week, I am sure)