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My brother,
Let me first commend on your honesty. You reacted to something you probably have not seen before or if you have, it didn't quite involve you. He's 12, trust me they do worst things when they get older. I think you just snapped. Now did you over react? Possibly, but that kid probably needed that just to show him that he's not running things. Going off on moms is something he probably was used to, but you did your best to diffuse the situation without snatching him up. Since you did, no big deal. Every kid now then if they are spoiled need a wake up call. Its unfortunate it happened in Wally World but so what. I personally stand by your reaction only because many times these kids who are spoiled get away with all kinds of nonesense. plus given his handicap you know kids are master manipulators. You are learning as a parent, chalk it up as a lesson and do your best to master your reactions. These days they looking to lock folks up for discipling their children. Parenting something you learn on the fly, especially with step children. Too often you may find yourself walking on egg shells just because. Yet kudos to your wife to be for standing by your side. Trust me, it could have been worse.
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