A discussion begins due a pamphlet on virginity that Thomas has brought home from the Church. It's soon clear, it's a very hard topic to put into words for the three boys to understand, while at the table.
Benoit joins the family for a street hockey game while Louis-Paul teaches the art of throwing snowballs to Zak and Oli. However, now that it's winter, when the time comes to start the car, it is Thomas who has a few things to show them.
Natalie learns that her uncle Roger is dead. It is the first time the Parent family have had to mourn anyone. Natalie and Louis-Paul wonder how children will react to this sudden loss.
Natalie has been practicing yoga via DVD, and her progress has been very impressive. However, the boys are exasperated, seeing their TV being used non-stop. But, will they convince Louis-Paul to purchase a new TV?
After a lightning strike, Marie tells her story to Natalie, is shocked. Louis-Paul and Natalie have decided to spend a week in the South, without the children...But she has concerns. Zak tries to convince Natalie to adopt a dog.
Natalie's parents, Madeleine and Bernard, do not come empty-handed when they are invited to dinner. They await the opportunity to reward their grandsons, while Louis and Natalie are seem unhappy.
Zak upsets Louis-Paul and Natalie, when he announces the soccer tournament, could be extended until Sunday. Louis-Paul had planned a fishing expedition for sometime now.
Thomas arrives at home on his friends new scooter. It doesn't take much for him to realize he would like to have one of his own. Natalie wants to go with the family to the sugar shack.
Playing Rock Band, the guys make too much noise. Fed up with it all, Natalie decides to pull out the battery. Zak is frustrated because they refuse to buy him a dog, or adopt one.
Thomas and his parents agree it is time for him to be responsible enough to hold down a summer job? But where? In a fast food chain? Why not at the office of Natalie?
The Parents are in dire need of a break, so they rent a lovely cottage to relax and put their feet up. However, the boys feel the opposite and then the rain decides to ruin their parade.. Keeping the boys busy inside, is far from relaxing.
Thomas has a new girlfriend. Hesitant to invite her to his home, she eventually meets the family, in all their glory. The parents are bravely planning to have 'the 'birds and the bees' talk with Thomas. What will his reaction be?
As the holidays draw to a close, Natalie's dreading going home and diving back into the same boring routine of everyday life. Louis-Paul and Natalie have enrolled Oli in a Private school, in the hope, he'll overcome some of his problems.
Both Louis-Paul and Natalie, are going to recommend, they have regular family meetings. With the boys unhappy with certain rules, this would be a good way for everyone to sort out any issues.
Natalie and Louis-Paul, have decided to give Thomas a mobile phone. However, having a phone, comes with conditions, courtesy of his parents. Typically, Oli thinks it is unfair he doesn't get one, while Zak, has his own problem...boredom.
Young Thomas is as determined as ever to pass his learner's driving test. So much so, he spends as much time in the garage, practicing. Soon, with dad by his side, he makes his way onto the highway in the family van.
It's fall, and everyone's got a touch of the blues. So, Marie has a plan, that involves Natalie, a plane and New York City. The boys are at an age, where appearance is everything. However, having one bathroom, can cause untold chaos.
Facebook, it seems, is causing dramas between, Marie, Natalie, Oli and Zak. Thomas has convinced Anaïs, to spend the evening at his home. Oli and Zak are having trouble sleeping. So, acting out scenes from horror movies, makes sense...no?
Natalie volunteers to fold sheets, for a good cause. Oli and friends go to a late-night movie. Louis-Paul decides to pick them all up, not wanting Oli to take a bus so late. A Policeman visits the home, after an emergency call was received.
The Parent's are held captive by Thomas' adolescent crisis. He's not a morning person, he hogs the bathroom, and when hungry, becomes impossible to please. Though frustrated, Zak's proud of Thomas' training. He arm wrestles with his father.
Natalie and Louis-Paul, jet off on a 7-day holiday, in the sunny South. The boys pleaded to be left alone at home, but their request fell on deaf ears. They're now left, in the loving hands of Natalie's parents, Bernard and Madeleine.
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By what name was The Parent Family (2008) officially released in India in English?