I never stood up to my Mr. Explosive, until I was "done". I have to tell you... He didn't know what to do with it! The big bully!
Keep making sure your boys know what are appropriate boundaries, actions, and MAN-like behavior, even if Dad's not living it.
Also, don't be too offended by their jokes. They (including my S15 in this), but they act old, and like they know everything, but they really don't fully understand. And, if they do, then they deserve a good tongue lashing from Mom!
Me-46, D-21, S15, S13
After many years w/my head in the sand... I FILED Divorced 6/2011
The average woman would rather have beauty than brains, because the average man can see better than he can think.
