Dear Abby Has It Going On!

[benroc]

Hey, group! I always like to share as much as I can. I am not too good with stories or pics. But when I come across something that is fitting for these threads. I think it is good to share.

So, I saw this in the paper the other morning in Dear Abby of all places. Please read. Share thoughts. Sorry no photos.
GRANDMOTHER SEES TOO MUCH OF BODYBUILDING TEEN'S WORK

DEAR ABBY: My 19-year-old grandson, "Fletcher," an average boy with good looks, is becoming as exhibitionist. He flaunts his body on almost every occasion. When people are around, he goes into his room and emerges minutes later without his shirt, naked to the waist, with his pants dropping down almost showing places we do not wish to see. He struts around, going from room to room, all the while his pants slipping even lower. Fletcher then usually changes into shorts, which also slide down and reveal more than the public should be viewing.
Fletcher does this whether it's hot or cold, in the house or outside. His behavior is not normal. He seems to be doing this stripping thing more and more, regardless of where he is. At our house over the holidays, he found an excuse to remove his shirt to show his abs. He's constantly exercising and working out and is always ready to pull open his shirt to show the results.
I don't know where exhibitionism at this age leads, but I'm sure the road is not a healthy trail to travel. Does all of this seem normal to you, Abby, and could you comment on it? -- CONCERNED IN BUCKS COUNTY, PA.


DEAR CONCERNED: So, here we have a good-looking young man who works out like crazy and has found that building his body brings him attention and admiration. Who can blame him for wanting to show it off? That said, there is a time and place for everything. Tell Fletcher -- and his parents -- that when he is in your home, you would prefer that he pull his low-riding pants up and keep his shirt on because his exposure embarrasses and concerns you. (What he does in his own house is his business.)

[RPM]

Yeah, gee, I could sure stand to have a problem like that.

Poor lady, I'd be glad to take her problem off her hands

[Minotaur]

I like Dear Abby, Sometimes she slips up (this isn't one of them) but she apologzes and retracts, 99% of the time she gives sound, sensible advice. Her late mother (the first Dear Aby) and Ann Landers (Abby and Ann were twins) were extremely gay-friendly and pro-gay rights, as is Abby II. Go Abby!

And yes, I would love to see this young guy's posing routine. I'd even encourage him to strip all the way and even appreciate his own body, to whatever end deliberately or accidentally.

Brb...

[mutador]

DEAR CONCERNED: Your grandson probably has a mental disorder, in order to give you a better diagnostic please send pictures of him, as many as possible to our postal address or e-mail. Thank you very much.

[benroc]

Yeah, When I read this in the paper, I had to read it twice. I thought is the teenager "Fletcher" that exposed or is the grandmother that excited.

Overall, I would tell the teenager "keep-the-shirt-off!"

[cutlerfan]

Mutador, good reply! Peace, Cutlerfan

[jerseyflex]

does young fletcher need a babysitter? im right across the delaware river