I am just trying to help you! You sound frustrated but you have had several days all to yourself -- Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday -- only Monday going to the office! I have spent my money buying you clothes so that you can look your best. I went to the trouble of getting your birthday gift and card for your dad. You didn't ask me to, but frankly you don't do these things for yourself that you should be doing by now. I am doing your laundry and buying you clothes so that you can look appropriate for things like tomorrow night at World Affairs Council! It seems like you argue about things that you shouldn't be arguing about -- you should be thankful you have parents who want to help you succeed, unlike Caleb who has to do everything himself. When we leave you to your own devices, like in New York, you get scary-skinny, spending your money on alcohol and drugs, can't keep an apartment so that you have to sleep on friends' sofas, don't get regular haircuts and dress like a crackhead. Why can't you appreciate the opportunities you're being given rather than feel resentful of them? Sometimes I just don't understand what/how you're thinking? We are just trying to give you tools so that you can open doors by putting your best foot forward, making your way in the world and make the most success of your incredible talents! I love you very much -- and it's very hurtful and bewildering to have you be so argumentative and difficult when I'm just trying to help you be the best that you can be.