In two editions of “Dear Abby,” an advice column addresses a family dispute involving an outburst-prone young man. The letters describe a 20-year-old grandson who becomes hot-headed and has pushed his grandmother onto the ground. The situation troubles relatives, particularly an aunt who says she is fed up with the grandson’s repeated behavior and is considering what role, if any, she should play in responding to it. The question posed to the columnist centers on whether other family members should intervene directly, confront the young man, or otherwise get involved, and how much responsibility they bear when harm occurs within the household. The correspondents express frustration and concern about the pattern of behavior and the safety implications for the grandmother. The column frames the issue as a matter of family responsibility, boundaries, and appropriate next steps after physical aggression. The sources do not indicate the immediate outcome beyond the incident and the aunt’s uncertainty about how to handle the situation going forward.