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The things ill-mannered children do that ruin relationships, wreck marriages and annoy guests

Parent talking to son
Parent talking to son              Photo: Courtesy

When James Anyanzwa began dating Irene*, his ex-girlfriend, he didn’t know her kid would later break their relationship. James says Irene was one of the best women he ever met; lovely, warm personality, great cook, lover etcetera. Unfortunately, Anyanzwa  just couldn’t stand her spoilt five-year-old son.

“I tried my level best, but I just couldn’t stand the boy; he was a little monster straight from hell. I tried to become his friend by buying him a bike, video games and even assisting him do homework once in a while all in vain. The brat was disrespectful. He messed around with impunity,” says Anyanzwa.

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