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Merika · 09-21-2004, 10:17 AM

It seems that at the end of the day....it all comes down to a kid's personal character. Some will dabble, some will refuse and some will find it to be a refuge.

I think as a parent, the best thing is to let them know early on that whatver path they may chose....you'll be there for them.

I had a great family with a Mom who explained everything since she was a high school teacher. I goofed with drugs and my brother did even more so. In the end though....it's that character which comes out. He is now a preacher and I haven't even SEEN any drugs for a couple of decades.

I wouldn't totally panic if one of my kids tried drugs. I think it may be a part of growing up. I would panic more if I felt I hadn't given them a vision to do something with their lives which was meaningful and the wisdom to realize drugs will only hinder their life path to fulfull the vision.

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Merika Retired Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,000	It seems that at the end of the day....it all comes down to a kid's personal character. Some will dabble, some will refuse and some will find it to be a refuge. I think as a parent, the best thing is to let them know early on that whatver path they may chose....you'll be there for them. I had a great family with a Mom who explained everything since she was a high school teacher. I goofed with drugs and my brother did even more so. In the end though....it's that character which comes out. He is now a preacher and I haven't even SEEN any drugs for a couple of decades. I wouldn't totally panic if one of my kids tried drugs. I think it may be a part of growing up. I would panic more if I felt I hadn't given them a vision to do something with their lives which was meaningful and the wisdom to realize drugs will only hinder their life path to fulfull the vision.