LW1 referred to it as "foul language," then calls it a "derogatory comment aimed at women." So which is it? When I think of "foul language" I think of the f and sh words. Maybe this kid used the "c" word when referring to women, but LW1 is way too vague. A kid won't estrange himself from dad over just one little lecture at the supper table. There's way more to this than what LW1 lets on. I'm betting dad has been a hard-azz jerk all his life to his son, constantly harping on him. Note how laden his letter is with the concept of respect. Did he ever once take the boy to the park to teach him baseball, or pat him on the back and say "good job son, I'm proud of you" for various things in life, etc.? I'll bet NOT. I bet dad was nothing but a drill sargeant to his son. It's no surprise that the son, now nearly an adult, wants to cut ties.