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Originally posted by kbrown
fastaggie, I believe at 13 our job as a parent is to show some guidance for the child. I asked my daughter why she wanted to do it (she was 16 then) and she said she thought they were cool. I told her what I thought would be the perception of a lot of people, she didnt care, on her next dentist appointment we talked to the dentist about the possible health effects, she didnt care about that either, she still wanted one. Thats when I had to "put my foot down" and tell her she couldnt have one, as a parent I thought it was my duty to try to protect her. That's what I told her...I may be wrong, god knows I've made plenty of mistakes as a parent through the years...just my opinion
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I agree with you Kurt. I mean, would it be "safer" if you were with your 13 year old daughter when she decided to smoke a little pot? Shoot a little smack? Spend a little bedroom time with someone of either sex? Nope. Kids love to test parents, love to see if they can push the line. Let them push it a little bit, they'll push it some more. Guaranteed! When they are adults, out on their own? If they choose to screw up their lives? It's sad, but it's their choice. When they are under your care? You may need to make some calls that the child disagrees with, and it is your responsibility. Bottom line? I often wonder why I
ever thought being a parent might be a good thing to do. But, "the beat goes on". Children are constantly being created by volunteer, and for the most part, unskilled labor.