Not because we are awful parents intent on stripping our children of whatever modicum of confidence they possess, but because we actually are frightened that our children will be cutting off their «options» when they stumble. (challengesuccess.org)
He's stubborn in his desire to make it on his own, even though the only modicum of success he's ever had is with someone else. (markreviewsmovies.com)
This process usually destroys whatever modicum of good feeling the divorcing couple might have been able to salvage from the wreckage of their marriage - a tragically counterproductive outcome, especially for couples with young children. (divorcesource.com)