mrs. jones, maybe it's different here where drinking is a way of life, but, that's not so uncommon at that age. i used to be alot like that. he will outgrow it. and if he is like me, telling him it's bad and he shouldn't be doing it will make him want to do it more. this is an issue for close personal friends.
Are some of us still judgmental and think ourselves morally superior?
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Twitch
it'll get old quick.
Not necessarily. I know of one xdub who became alcoholic/drug addicted at around that age and didn't wake up til he was in his 30's. And I was the lesser of two evils; you shoulda seen her,.....
I think it's good that ppl say "hey, watch out" but will let you make your own decisions, fall on your own and be there to help pick up the pieces, if needed. Better that than nothing, IMO.
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changeling
Bigdreux: I'm glad you outgrew your drinking days and that you have no ill effects from it. But surely you realize not everyone is so lucky
We are all aware that our advice probably fell on deaf ears, we were all young once and we know the "nature of the beast". But that does not negate that the advice is sound and for his good. Whether he chooses to listen or not is his choice, but the advice stands.
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BCberean
My youngest daughter is only 17...soooooo....that definitely affected how I respond to remarks that mention young girls.
I do feel uncomfortable somewhat about my reaction but I'm not sure 'where' my discomfort is coming from.
I think I will be more careful until I know myself better
Perhaps I should be concentrating on my own issues right now...until I am more confident about my ability to 'say the truth with love'
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