re: #231 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

Yeah, that’s pretty much my folks in a nutshell: “We’re not going to say ‘Don’t do that,’ but we’re not going to hold your hand either.” To some kids these days, that would be an open invitation to get away with murder, but I never gave into the temptation. Never drank, never did drugs stronger than caffeine and Tylenol, and never engaged in less-than-legal activities besides speeding now and then. Though I’m pretty sure part of it also has to do with my grandmother, who has mastered the art of the Guilt Trip.

Oh, I’ve learned to appreciate the Art of the Catholic Guilt Trip. It has it’s purposes.

I don’t go for specifics, drugs, sex etc.

I just try to instill a basis respect for self and other human beings as well as a respect for natural consequences.

If you do this, what will happen? Yes, I’ll be mad, but what else will happen?
Do the right thing …