[HPforGrownups] Dudley. Was Re: Are we abusing the concept of "abuse?"

[Irene Mikhlin]

No: HPFGUIDX 124732


Jocelyn wrote:

> 
> However, broadly I agree with you that the Dursleys
love Dudley and
> their completely wrong-headed treatment of him
should not be called
> 'abuse' as we generally define the word.  I think he
is most likely to
> end up in jail.  His complete lack of life-skills
and sense of
> entitlement will surely land him in the courts
sooner or later.

Why people are so sure that Dudley is doomed? I don't
get it. He goes to a boarding school now, so he only
sees his parents during holidays and maybe weekends.
And it seems to be a good school: they forced him on a
diet, and they found an area of competence (boxing)
and encourage him to excell in it.
I think he'll turn out to be quite an average person.

Irene


	
	
		
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