ext_78863 ([identity profile] catdraco.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] mahogany 2006-07-01 09:38 pm (UTC)

Working with teens on Schoolies Week (as I do every year - "Schoolies Week" is an abomination a rite of passage for teens who've just finished high school - it's basically a week of unrestricted partying. Anyway... I have found that the most important message a teen can have when they're out experimenting is that they can always call home for rescue. No matter what time, how far away, or how badly they've crossed the line.

I had that, growing up. I knew that there would be some cases in which I'd be in serious trouble - but I also always knew that firstly, my parents would come and rescue me, and secondly, they'd eventually calm down. I think it's the middle ground - yes, you will always be there to bail your kids out, but they can't expect (as I never expected) that some things would go unchallenged. That's one of the ways I knew my parents loved me.


I love the comment above: we'll come and pick you up if you get drunk, but you're coming along to pick up the car at 6am... perfect! That's what I call 'natural justice'. =)

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