As a person who did not grow up in the "Troof" i had the priviledge of
joining clubs, going to dances, going out for a burger with a fella who asked without
the expectation of marriage, and making friends of my own choosing. All of
this was done under the guidance of my mom. The best way to learn how a
child is , is to see what kind of friends they draw to themselves, and that starts
very early (on the play ground ). From there if you see your child drawing negative
people around them or doing things that's not suitable the parent can help steer that
child in the right direction through out the course of their growing up. The WTS don't
do this with children. They rule children with an iron fist, or kick them out. so sad