Not punishing them for drinking is keeping
them safe ?
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Angela
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 9:26 AM
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Subject: RE: [Sndbox] My stance on underage drinking
My
point is, both are two totally different things. Punishing the child might stop
them from jumping near traffic where they could get killed. While I don't like
the idea of my kids possibly drinking, if I punish them for calling for a safe
ride home, the next time they might not call for the ride to keep from getting
in trouble. Two totally different cases. And I had said on the last subject of
the 8 y/o that I changed my mind on him being fined....I didn't think he should.
Parental punishment was different though. I guess it just all comes down to
safety. You punish your kids to keep them safe.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Jen --
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 3:04 PM
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Subject: RE: [Sndbox] My stance on underage drinkingI actually agree with you on the drinking thing, I was just pointing out that I can see how Jackie sees punishing an 8 year old and not a teenager is a little well, it doesnt make sense.
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Angela
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 6:20 AM
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Subject: RE: [Sndbox] My stance on underage drinkingMy point was which is better, punishing them for drinking and calling you so they don't drive again and them never calling you again and getting behind the wheel of a car or not punishing them and them calling you whenever they need a ride. Many times I got in the car with someone that was drunk b/c I knew if I called my parents (even on the times I wasn't drinking) they would ground me for life. So I snuck around and did it and was lucky I survived.-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Jen --
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 11:00 AM
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Subject: RE: [Sndbox] My stance on underage drinkingWell, she has a good pont there. :-0)
In a message dated 11/13/2003 12:10:21 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
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Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 9:38 PM
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Subject: Re: [Sndbox] My stance on underage drinking
I know most won't agree with this, but here goes. I'll explain all now so I don't have to elaborate on it in any other posts on this subject. I don't feel that underage drinking always leads to alcoholism or that all teens that drink are troubled. I think a lot do it just to do it, some b/c of peer pressure and some just b/c they like it. None are really good reasons, but it does happen, every day. Now when my kids are in high school and they wind up at a party and drink, then I want them to call me and I'll come pick them up w/o really punishing them for it b/c I'd rather if they do get drunk to call me to come get them than to try to drive home themselves or get in the car with someone else. Not to mention in a lot of cases the more you try to stop them from drinking, the more they are going to do it behind your back just to spite you. I don't approve of underage drinking, regardless of the fact I did it myself as a teen. But the fact still remains, it is a part of everyday life. While maybe not normal as Jackie says, it is part of the norm. Ok, I've put in my two cents now. Good night all.
so an 8 year old who misjudged a jump should be disciplined but a teenager who drinks shouldnt as long as they call for a ride home? that makes sense.
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