Posted by Tamar on May 6, 2005, at 5:09:19
In reply to Re: let's focus on the problem at hand..., posted by sunny10 on May 5, 2005, at 8:28:31
Good advice.
And I’m all for social responsibility. I just think it’s best exercised without prejudice.
It’s common for people to pre-judge working parents. I only ask that people think twice before making assumptions, because attributing problems to the parents’ employment status is unlikely to be useful. Getting to the true cause of the problem (if you really want to focus on the problem in hand) means engaging with the complexities of the situation. It’s also the best way to protect your own kid.
I do think it’s a good idea to talk to this boy about drugs. A lot of kids find it easier to accept the facts when they come from a trusted adult outside their own family. He’s lucky to have you as that trusted adult.
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