"I don't know," I said.

"I had four children," Joanne said, smiling, "And they are all out of the house now. David is in medical school, but the others are... I am sorry, I wasn't trying to rub anything in," Joanne said, she must've noticed the face I hadn't even realized I was making. I shrugged.

"It's fine, I am happy for your family's success," I said, trying not to sound too bland.

"My only point is that I know a lot about raising children. And the struggles that come with adolescence. I just think you might need some...fresh ideas." I thought for a minute. What was the harm in...