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I wondered how fast it would be for people to complain about Liz drinking the beer on the table. Yes, it's not "right." But, it's far from being inaccurate from the real world. It could be worse... much worse... and I'm glad that Lynn let us see a fault of real people. We're all human, and we all make mistakes. Keep up the good work, Lynn!

Jim I, Bloomington, IN, USA

I just read some of the negative comments concerning friday's strip (lizzie "guzzling" beer) and I have to ask--Are you people crazy?--I was a little kid back in the 1970's when things were a little bit more free, if you know what I mean. Whether we were better or worse for it I don't know, but most of us survived it intact. Personally, I don't believe our little Lizzie was guzzling a whole lot. In my experience as a little one, the adults in my life only left a little bit of beer -just a sip-practically harmless. So, let's settle down and stop attacking the Patterson family for being human (even if they're not officially real). I love this family, I think they're wonderful! To think that they are so neglectful that this all eventually led to little Miss April falling in the creek--jeez! That's a bit extreme in my thinking. Lighten up a bit and enjoy this precious family!!!

Shannon W, Yardley, PA, USA

Oh come on, you tell me you haven't sneeked (is sneeked even a word?) behind your parent's back and sipped on their beer or whatever kind of drink they had? Kids are curious. Kids will try anything to get under your skin. It's not going to hurt them. Chances are they won't like the taste anyways. If nothing else, they sure will sleep better that night. Don't get me wrong, though. I wouldn't let my child have too much. I would talk to my child and say it's a grown up drink. My parents used to let us have a little sip here and there and I didn't turn out to be an alcoholic. Communication is so important here. Talk to your kids about everything and let them know you are there for anything they need you for.

Lise C, Lakeville-West., NB

Now, let’s not hang Lynn from a clothesline just yet. I was not much older than Lizzie when I wandered out to our garage one afternoon where my father and one of his neighbourhood cronies were having a couple of cool ones while trying to sort the innards of a Model A Ford. Dad gave me a sip of his Molson's Beer..... My instant reaction was YECCCH!! It took 2 cups of Ginger Ale to wash away the taste, and I’ve never really cared for any kind of beer ever since!

Anna M, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Oct 18 Strip with Elly going to night school, well as a 20 yr. veteran of the nursing profession, I too am back in school earning my RN. and have been accepted for a BSN program. It just goes to show you are never too old to learn.

Susan, NJ, USA

I first saw your comic while stationed in North Bay in 1979.I've followed it ever since. We love it and sometimes it felt like you were watching our family.We missed five years while in germany but your books were a great find. Thanks you for the fun years.

Joe and Bonnie W, Cobble Hill, BC, Canada

fborfw is just like my life almost simular.

Alex T, Toronto, ON, Canada

I simply wish to say this is a marvelous comic strip. It's real and funny at the same time. I am 61-years-old and have been reading your strip as long as it has been around. Thank you for continuing. You are all the best!

Molly, Niskayuna, NY, USA

in addition to allowing us to laugh at the human (and our)condition, you have taught us to learn from it...everthing is possible to survive, and grow with...i have two children had all the normal travails of life and still turned out pretty good in the long run. my first born grandson is autistic, and i have been fortunate to accept and enjoy him and all his achievements to date with the same acceptance and sense of humor you have shown us so many times and illustrated so well...i don't know why i am the only grandparent of his that is able to understand and interact with him but i am and i think you have helped with that...thank you.

Sheila M, OH, USA