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, 7 months ago
I wonder that too, Michael, in Calvin’s case with Moe.
MAC45 said, 7 months ago
I came from a large family.I was always picked on.Even my dog and cat picked on me.
gmartin997
said, 7 months ago
I’ll answer that. Because he can, you don’t fight back and because it’s fun.
psychlady said, 7 months ago
Michael, you need to get a grip and either walk away or fight back!!
tcarroll29 said, 7 months ago
Maybe it s because he is dressed like Santa Claus!
riverhawk
said, 7 months ago
Off school grounds Smile and give him a straight left to the bridge of the nose. Hw won’t bother you again it is the code of the hills.
DaBoogadie said, 7 months ago
I’ve managed to get to my 60’s without ever hitting another human. The last time that someone tried to beat on me was about 30 years ago. I said to this guy, “I’ll bet you 10 bucks that I get out of the hospital before you get out of jail”. The jerk never bothered me again.
Jean said, 7 months ago
@DaBoogadie
lol, love it, Maybe kids should try that one, press charges if they hit you and put their bulling butts in Juvie for a while.
frugalnotcheap said, 7 months ago
@DaBoogadie
VERY Good: Love this!!
SUSAN NEWMAN
said, 7 months ago
I’m glad this strip is continuing its anti-bullying story arc.
wecatsgocomics said, 7 months ago
I had a Luggsworth when I was a kid. When I grew up and married, the Mrs. and I bought his mother’s house. Ha ha!
doctorwho29 said, 7 months ago
How do bullies pick their targets? I mean what biased, jerky scale is employed?
jpirard said, 7 months ago
@gmartin997
and do you speak from experience
sjsczurek said, 7 months ago
One swift kick to the bullocks.
Never mind about “fighting fair.” Bullies never fight fair their own g^$%d^$%@d selves.
Night-Gaunt49 said, 7 months ago
Lynn’s Notes:
There is a lot being said these days about bullies and being bullied. I was picked on pretty viciously at school and I was guilty of bullying, too. We picked on each other because of our looks, our families, our clothes, and our income. We said mean things, wrote mean things, and passed on mean information — which was mostly untrue. Why? I can only guess. The thing is, we all grew up. The kids I went to school with have all lead full lives. With the perspective that only comes with age and experience, we have faced some of the kids we bullied. We can see now who they really are and they too can get to know us. With mature understanding comes respect and I confess, misgiving. As kids, we spoiled so many chances to connect with and enjoy one another. Because we were too young, too naïve, and too selfish to see past our own need for acceptance, we lost the chance to enjoy the friendship of some truly wonderful people!