LW says he is "ashamed" that he and his wife reacted so badly to their son's decision. He says they "completely mishandled it." Why does the columnist assume LW is offering his son only half-apologies instead of admitting to having been wrong? Similarly, LW says his son has "blossomed" as a teacher and makes enough money to support himself, and he laments that his son does not share news of his teaching accomplishments. Why does the columnist believe LW still confuses success with earning power? It irritates me when columnists spend half their response upbraiding a LW who has already admitted wrongdoing and is seeking advice on how to make amends.

I like the point about showing genuine pride.