How is Bob like Johnny?

Bob is like Johnny because they both come from dysfunctional families. Their familes, however, are distinctly different. Johnny's family is abusive. His mother abuses him emotionally, and his father abuses him physically, whereas, Bob's family gives him whatever he wants, and he in turn, does whatever he wants.... no boundaries.

Bob:

"They spoiled him rotten. I mean, most parents would be proud of a kid like that--- good-lookin' and smart and everything, but they gave in to him all the time. He kept trying to make someone say 'No' and they never did. They never did. That was what he wanted. For somebody to tell him 'No.' To have somebody lay down the law, set the limits, give him something solid to stand on. That's what we all want, really."