Chris and His Father

Chris had a certain dislike for his father. I can understand that he did not want to be controlled, yet that is all his father wanted to do. They were very similar people with very slight differences, and those differences are what drove them apart. They were both independent, "high strung" men. Walt wanted to be in control of his life and his son's and Chris wanted control of his life. They both wanted control when only Chris really had the right to it. I agree that Chris was right in the decision to distance himself from his parents, but not in the decision to cut them out completely. They really loved him and he should have known that. They should have shown him that more. He should have also tried to meet them half way and send them letters or postcards or maybe just a picture to let them know he is alive and happy, and still thinks of them.