Nobody likes constructive criticism, do they?

Once, in a knock-down, drag-out argument with his mother, my stepson was told to stop being belligerent. He hollered, at the top of his lungs, "I'm not being belligerent!"

His mom couldn't stop herself -- she broke down laughing. Holding-your-sides sort of laughing.

The kid turned every shade of blue known to flesh, but eventually started laughing too.

Spot, thank your lucky stars that there are people willing to tell you the truth about yourself, and kindly too. Goodness knows it's much easier for them to just shut up and talk behind your back.

Alex