Which character do you sympathize with (laugh at?) most in "Charles"?

This is a
personal question about the short story that you must answer yourself based on your reaction to
the story. For me, I laugh at the mother the most. As a teacher, this mother is easily
recognized as what we teachers call a "Helicopter Parent" - a parent that
"hovers" over her child, like a helicopter. Most annoying. This is why when I first
read this short story, I immediately suspected thatand Laurie were one...