mother doesnt know how to discipline her younger son (orton), so i've got to do the parenting. and i hate how she keeps being the child here.

 i believe she's going through a midlife crisis. she has this desire to go clubbing frequently, she spends a shitload amount of money on skin care products to make herself look younger, and every night, after she gets home from work, she complains about how tough her life is. not only that, she changes jobs every few months.

she doesn't guide orton with his homework and she gives him money when she's out and expects him to go out and buy food for himself. and her excuse is? she's teaching her son independence. 

for god's sake woman, this son you speak of is 8. and you've been doing this since he's 6. he does not have the maturity or sense to take care of himself. that's why i have to settle his meals and his schoolwork. 

this is ridiculous. you can be as irresponsible as you want, even as an adult, if you don't have any responsibilities. but you're a parent now. you need to act like one.