I just cannot imagine her sharing it. I always thought she wanted to make her name on a huge scientific find.

That's an extremely interesting point regarding Helen--if a big part of her ambitions related to Clark, that would certainly create a whole new playground for chaos!
Cool and fascinating observation there, Lil'L!

Regarding Clark's behavior in reaction to Pa Kent and vice versa, I do agree that Clark is at fault to some degree, but only to a certain extent, and I agree even more so about his need to run from the responsibility and consequences, especially when it should be obvious that his parents are emotionally distraught and that is affecting their behavior and attitude.
It is a situation of a double-edged sword, I believe. No one is really right and no one is really wrong--at least, not completely, and this leaves the issue up for ethical debate, where the line drawn is a blurry one at best.
The whole paradox notion applies--Clark was damned if he did and damned if he didn't. Anything else is more or less guess work.