strictfather When the original letters to Dear Abby appeared in the newspaper, back in 1970 (we recently passed the 50th anniversary of those dates, it should be noted), I was terrified that my parents might see the letters and get some ideas. At the same time, I knew that I could not simply hide the newspaper or throw it away, because the parents might ask questions that I would be unable to answer.
At the same time, if found the idea of being locked by my parents oddly appealing.
