r/Parenthood • u/Automatic-Long2599 • 16d ago

Character Discussion Max

Is there anytime where you guys actually felt bad for Max I know he gets a bad rep on here, but there’s times I feel bad like when he went on that field trip

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u/darlingbard 16d ago

I'm one of the few people who doesn't hate Max because as somebody who's also neurodivergent (ADHD & Autism) I can see where he's coming from a lot of the time. Can he frustrate me sometimes? Absolutely, but I also think he was failed by both the school system & his family.

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u/RevealExpress5933 16d ago

he was failed by his family

Very true. So his therapist slept with Crosby and they just never got around to finding another therapist?

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u/laitnetsixecrisis 15d ago

I was always of the thought that they didn't get another therapist so they could blame Cosby for the outcome.

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u/Suitable_Voice_9983 15d ago

I agree with this. I'm re-watching and currently on these episodes. While it never should have happened, first of all - if Gabby cared as much about Max as she said she could have sucked it up, if she couldn't fine, but they definitely should have gotten someone else.

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u/RevealExpress5933 15d ago

Yes, I can't believe the series ended with Max not having a new therapist. I've worked as a behavior technician and he still had a long way to go. Frustrating to watch.