"American Mother, Julia" is a lesson in how not to step out on your man. When a lustful and angry American stepmother lashes out at her husband, it's not personal; he's just doing the same thing he does with their other wives. When this kind of behavior is directed towards you, "American Mother, Julia" makes you think that because you are a woman, all men are potential threats to your husband and your family. "American Mother, Julia" teaches the woman that she has no right to ask for a man's permission or make him wait for his cue to go to bed with her; that every time she asks, he's just as ready to leave. In fact, that might be an even better way to say it-if he feels like pulling away, he's more likely to pull even harder.