Neveragain. I have been in a few relationships with violent women and sadly the first was my mother which set the pattern for my life. A lady friend told me that I gravitate towards this type of person because it is familiar as it is how I grew up. The lad is behaving the way he is because his mother allows him to and more than likely encourages him. Not only do you have to get out but you have to take your children with you as they will more than likely become victims of her spite if they aren't suffering it already. Your move must be secret and well planed. Remember the old saying " hell hath no fury like a woman scorned". To give you some idea that your not alone Google Domestic violence against men. The estimates are that 40 to 50 % of domestic violence is perpetrated by the women. I personally feel that it is more. I wish you and your children all the best. RB1