They'd only gone a few steps when she whacked him in the back of the head. Ma! he yelled, a hand going to his head as he whirled on her. Holy Mother Mary, you ought to be ashamed of yourself! Were you raised by wolves?
In a moment of exasperation, a son reacts to his mother's unexpected and playful slap on the back of his head. His response is one of surprise and frustration as he turns to face her, calling out her name and expressing his disbelief at her antics. He humorously questions her upbringing with the phrase, "Were you raised by wolves?" highlighting the playful yet parental tension between them.
This exchange illustrates a common dynamic within families, where affectionate teasing can sometimes blur the lines of respect and annoyance. The son’s response conveys both love and disbelief at his mother’s behavior, emphasizing the complex relationship they share. Such interactions often provide insight into family dynamics and the bonds that tie them together.
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