My parents never say the right thing. Y...

My parents never say the right thing. You can be certain—of that!
(Introducing himself)
My name is Jamal Dupré. And I certainly do pray…for other parents! Ya see, my father always tells me I’m doing things wrong and makes me do them his way. My mother whines a mile a minute. She’s a horrible cook too. Puts hot sauce in everything, even dessert. All I can say is, “Yich!” It’s like they can’t help it—they’re just naturally vicious. Man, when I compare my birth parents to my present ones, you know what’s hardest? Deciding who’s worse.

(Speak as dialogue; with hurt and anger)

ONE SET NEVER WANTED ME,
ONE SET THINKS THEY OWN ME;
ONE SET IS SUCH KNOW-IT-ALLS;
ONE SET’S NEVER KNOWN ME.
CALL THEM A PAIN,
A THORN, A NOOSE.
BURNED IN MY BRAIN
IS EACH ABUSE;
I WOULD COMPLAIN
BUT WHAT'S THE USE?
AAH, WHAT’S THE USE!