@ david cpa,
the statistics would be hard to argue with haha

@Cheryld,
you're right, it's not fair to anyone, of any age group to go through something like this. I think my mum shares your sentiments when it comes to parenting. she's said many times that she'd do anything to take my place. not that i'd let her! i have similar sentiments. i was glad it was me and not one of my 2 older brother's!
thankyou very much for the msg.
cheers !,
dave