i'm not sure if this is even an issue, or just something that's grating my nerves because i'm stressed about other things, so i figured i'd throw it out there for some feedback.

what in the H3LL is it with how kids word/phrase things? sometimes it seems so rude and disrespectful to me, but to dh and lots of other parents/adults, it doesn't even make them think twice. it's almost as if common courtesy has gone out the window and they just speak in terms of matter-of-fact.

"i need a drink."
"it's time to get up."
"i need xyz for school."

this is from acra, she's been trying to post it for all of us STalkers :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpKdOEv6Vyo

as ya'll know, i have 3 squirrels. my youngest is disabled. he's had physical therapy and steroid treatment, but he's about as good as he'll ever get. due to this, his growth has been hampered and he's very small for his age. his back left leg is about 95% useless and it drags. for this reason, his knee and his knuckles are completely bald. but it's the knee concerns me most. as he moves around, the naked skin has gotten raw and has recently started bleeding.

well. before i start this off i will have to give some backstory... MIL totally favors oss. she always has. lurch and kaos both see it (ouch!). even to the exclusion of her own d@mn ONLY son.