I am in contact with New Librarian’s parents, who are afraid to lay the appropriate smackdown because New Librarian “shuts down” when they try, since she “is threatened by them” and (eye-rolling alert, folks) “her self-esteem is shattered.” I shall endeavor to convince them that some tough love is in order.
You spelled “uhhsteeem” wrong. 😉
But good luck with setting them straight. It sounds like you’ll need it. As you explained, the apple didn’t fall far from that tree.
Yes, well, in the LJ post of which the CavLec rant is a pale shadow, I spelled it “seffusTEEM.” Good enough?
Very good. Steady as she goes.