My thoughts are these, 102 is no time to be taking on a stroppy teen and equally a difficult teen should bear in mind at 102 a parent is not going to feel like being a taxi service, particularly when it's a late night event. On the plus side pocket money shouldn't be a problem.
For Bernie he can look forward to the fact that he may not hear well enough when offspring reaches teen years and their responses are either rude or mono syllabic, in a similar vein he can adjust his hearing aid to phase out loud, monotonous music.
There you have it pluses and minuses.
I wonder whether they are planning a sibling 
The land is dry, and the people are ...stupid?





