I have a feeling you’ll be hearing more from Enzo and Monica.  They are really newlyweds.  Enzo, never married, has no experience as a father; however, his strong, straight-shooting approach is very impressive!  Monica made a great choice for her family.

Now the story:

Older daughter Amanda went to a concert. It was a screamo band, not Mom’s taste, but she went. While she was there Amanda texted both parents, asking if she could buy a t-shirt that said, “Stick your middle finger up, if you don’t give a F*&%.” Monica was shocked, and said absolutely not!  Enzo, said, “ yes… but don’t wear it out of the house, in front of guests, especially your grandparents.”

Fast forward a month. Monica’s dad stopped at the house.  Amanda was wearing the shirt as a nightshirt.  Before opening the door to Grandpa, Enzo told her three times, her grandfather was coming into the house. Enzo’s message was not registering. Amanda did not comprehend his warning.   Grandpa walked in, her sister elbowed her, then Amanda realized the problem. She folded the bottom of the shirt up and almost hid at the breakfast bar. Grandpa dropped off what he was there for and left.

As soon as he left, Enzo said, “Remember the rules about the shirt? Don’t ever let that happen again, or the shirt is gone.” You’re lucky this grandfather didn’t see it.  Amanda was embarrassed, offering up a lame excuse.

A week later, Monica was helping Amanda pack away clothes that she wasn’t wearing any longer. What was in the pile? None other than the concert shirt. Monica asked why she was packing it away… her answer? “It was a complete waste of money, I’m not wearing it because it just makes me look like a jerk”.   Monica was thrilled and told Enzo. He laughed and said, “Yep… sometimes you have to let them hang themselves. It was an easy lesson of other’s perspective. It only cost her $50 of her own money.”