Trent is a 19-year-old student. Towards the end of his graduating year, he and his close friends planned to go clubbing since some of them thought it would be a good way to celebrate their graduation. Trent, who had not gone clubbing before, was excited about this “in” activity.
However, Trent’s mother, Wanda, was uncomfortable with clubbing. All Wanda knew about clubbing were the negative portrayals in dramas. Whenever Trent mentioned about clubbing, Wanda would indicate her disapproval by telling him how dangerous a club is. Wanda had never met Trent’s friends and was afraid he would be in bad company. Trent was adamant on going despite knowing that Wanda was uncomfortable with his decision
Main problem: Eventually, Wanda relented and allowed Trent to go, telling him to not be home too late. Trent agreed. Wanda felt that since Trent was already 19, it was time she went easier on him but did not articulate this to Trent. That night, Trent suddenly sent an SMS home, saying he will be staying out overnight --- something which he has done only once at a school camp. Wanda was very angry. She thought: What if something happen to him? I told him to be home early!
When Trent came home the next day, the mother and son quarrelled over why he stayed out.
What could Trent and Wanda do so that Wanda will feel less uneasy about his going clubbing and his staying out overnight, something which was not planned beforehand?
However, Trent’s mother, Wanda, was uncomfortable with clubbing. All Wanda knew about clubbing were the negative portrayals in dramas. Whenever Trent mentioned about clubbing, Wanda would indicate her disapproval by telling him how dangerous a club is. Wanda had never met Trent’s friends and was afraid he would be in bad company. Trent was adamant on going despite knowing that Wanda was uncomfortable with his decision
Main problem: Eventually, Wanda relented and allowed Trent to go, telling him to not be home too late. Trent agreed. Wanda felt that since Trent was already 19, it was time she went easier on him but did not articulate this to Trent. That night, Trent suddenly sent an SMS home, saying he will be staying out overnight --- something which he has done only once at a school camp. Wanda was very angry. She thought: What if something happen to him? I told him to be home early!
When Trent came home the next day, the mother and son quarrelled over why he stayed out.
What could Trent and Wanda do so that Wanda will feel less uneasy about his going clubbing and his staying out overnight, something which was not planned beforehand?
