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DILBERT ScottAdams PEARLSBEFORESWINE StephanPastis PICKLES BrianCrane BABYBLUES JerryScott&RickKirkman THEDUPLEX GlennMcCoy ZITS JerryScott&JimBorgman SHERMAN'SLAGOON JimToomey ARGYLESWEATER ScottHilburn BIZARRO DanPiraro DEARAMY»Mymother is a sensitive, shy person who loves children but sometimes has trouble connecting. In particular, she has trouble connect- ing with my son, "Oscar." She onl y visit s every thre e months, and loses track of what sorts of things he's into. He's 10. We asked Mom to take care of Os- car for three days, and she did. On the last day she asked him to do homework. He replied, "You don't know anything about me, and you don't know anything about my parents, and you should leave me alone." She's making such a big deal out of this comment. I tell her it's just kid stuff — he never wants to do his home- work, and he'll try to ma- nipulate his way out of it. But she says he's told her how he really feels, and she plans to "leave him alone" from now on. I'm upset that he has lost the love and care of a grandmother, even if she's an awkward one. I can't believe she would let one comment get in the way of her rela- tionship with her grand- child. She must have a depressive personality. Is there anything else I could say to her? —BaffledandAngry DEAR BAFFLED » You don't mention delivering conse- quences to — or even dis- cussing this with — your son. Has he acknowl- edged this, or apologized? You should explain to him that adults are just like children; we get our feelings hurt when people lash out at us. I agree that your moth- er could have handled this differently in the moment. Your son was actually issuing a (blunt) invitation for her to say, "Well, if I don't know you, then maybe you could tell me three things about you so I can know you better. And I know a lot about your parents. In fact, I have a few stories about your mom when she was your age ..." You could smooth this over by telling your mother how disappointed you were with him, and by asking her advice about how she thinks you should handle your son's outburst. You should continue to include your mother in your son's life, by sending her videos, encouraging interaction and continu- ing to visit with one another in person. The awkwardness should fade, and she should be encour- aged to forgive him. As it is, her reaction is no longer in proportion to his behavior. DEAR AMY » I could not believe your heartless re- sponse to "What the Heck in Denver," about the husband's refusal to feed their dog while the wife made dinner for the fam- ily. It is the whole family's responsibility to provide care for a pet. — Appalled DEAR APPALLED » This dog was foisted upon the family by the wife's adult son, without asking. My response was pointed toward the wife, who didn't solicit her partner's wishes. But dozens of readers agreed with you that my reaction seemed heartless. Grandmother is hurt by her grandson's rude behavior You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@amydickinson. com and follow her on Twitter @askingamy. Amy Dickinson Ask Amy Sudoku Instructions:Theobjectistoplacethe numbers1to9intheemptysquaresso thateachrow,eachcolumnandeach 3x3boxcontainsthenumberonlyonce. AnswertoPreviousPuzzle CelebrityCipher ByLuisCampos Instructions:CelebrityCiphercryptogramsarecreatedfromquotationsbyfamouspeople, pastandpresent.Eachletterinthecipherstandsforanother. NEACrossword Pisces(Feb.20-March20) — Get the facts and prepare to act fast. An opportunity will not be available forever. Set bound- aries and rules when dealing with partnerships. Aries (March 21-April 19) — What appears to be an impul- sive move to some will in truth be well planned and executed. Don't let someone's uncertainty cause you to doubt a decision. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Take control of situations. Don't wait to see what happens, when you should step up and manipu- late the situation in your best interest. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Stay focused on building your assets. Professional changes will put you in a better position to rise to the top. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — An unusual destination will prompt you to consider options that you have neglected to explore in the past. Don't limit what you can do just because someone opposes you. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Be careful when moving forward. Not everything will be known initially. Get all the facts before making a commitment. Anger will take charge if you let some- one get away with something. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Take the initiative to set your plans in motion. Being proactive will pay off and show others that you mean business. It's what you do, not what you say, that will count. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Money matters will lead to emotional stress and uncertain- ty. Joint ventures will not turn out as hoped, leaving you in a precarious position if you didn't take precautions. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Emotional matters will creep up on you. Look for alterna- tive ways to deal with trouble. Explosive tactics will not bring you the satisfaction you need to move forward. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — The help you offer others will put you in a good position. Sharing experiences will ensure that you avoid facing certain problems. Home improvements are highlighted. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Don't get involved in situa- tions that require force or that present a physical challenge. Protect against insult and injury when dealing with demanding individuals. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — A financial opportunity will be presented if you take part in events that deal with causes that concern you. Reconnecting with someone from your past will prove to be entertaining. 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