He followed the example of children who smoke and vandalize other people's property. Tobias was a liar and manipulator who lied in his confession and wrote a fake check to buy food at a grocery store. Regardless, his mother trusted him and never punished him when he did wrong. This would normally be bad parenting for many parents. As a single mother, Rosemary truly cared about Tobias's needs and what he wanted. She would notice him and worry about him even when she was busy. Even without a father, Tobias acquired many things that some children born to two parents do not have. His relationship with his mother would be considered quite