The Poison Ivy Paradox: When Children's Anger Meets Unjust Parental Authority The recent case of a 15 year old girl who intentionally exposed her stepmother to poison ivy has sparked a heated debate about whether parents should condone or condemn their children's vindictive behavior.
On the surface, this story appears to be a cut and dried tale of a teenager seeking revenge against a parental figure she perceives as having wronged her.
Amy, a 15 year old girl who lives with her mother after her father left for his new wife, Carmen, has been vocal about her dislike for Carmen.