But those images blur as father and son move toward acceptance of their failure toward each other.
The report also notes a trend toward rising public acceptance of cohabiting couples over the years.
It is wrong, we are told, to jump to anger - or to wallow too long in this stage before moving toward acceptance.
Supporters have stated they intend to work toward acceptance of changes in the next session.
No one can rule out still another sudden shift, perhaps even toward acceptance of a leadership role.
Less than two weeks ago, it appeared that the American plan was inching toward acceptance.
Still advocates socialism but seems to be moving toward acceptance of multiparty democracy.
To an adolescent, the pull toward social acceptance takes precedence over almost everything.
Our country is moving in the right direction - toward acceptance and away from intolerance.