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27 Iconic TV Episodes That Totally Nail Real-Life Parenting
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Parenthood (Season 5, Episode 18) The Offer
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Adam and Kristina Braverman somehow manage to handle every hurdle thrown at them with grace, even when they’re breaking down. Max’s Aspergers is a challenge for him and them, but this episode shows just how raw those challenges are. After a classmate pees in his canteen, Max begins to question why he’s not like his peers. “I think I’m a freak,†he tells his parents. As he sits in the backseat asking his parents why he’s different, Kristina climbs into the backseat. She’s embracing her son, allowing herself to feel the true feelings of helplessness she feels over him often.
