tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363760631276834825.post4295139782374000056..comments2023-09-10T18:41:10.237+10:00Comments on Unperfect Life: Teenagers and alcoholLuluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10050303695579821042noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363760631276834825.post-27273322628878639672010-08-14T09:46:51.891+10:002010-08-14T09:46:51.891+10:00I agree Lu, I never banned DD1 from drinking (just...I agree Lu, I never banned DD1 from drinking (just talked to her about dangers etc) and she has always been open about her drinking. Now she thinks I am cool cause I provide love and hangover cures LOL Not sure that was my aim but hey its no point being nasty to a person with a hangover.<br />mrsmacAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363760631276834825.post-89576834640671173932010-08-13T11:32:08.621+10:002010-08-13T11:32:08.621+10:00As someone who was a teenager not very long ago......As someone who was a teenager not very long ago... *blush* (last year!) I think what you said and did was perfect. My parents went for the "drinking is forbidden" approach and it did not work at all. They were possibly the strictest parents in existence and I still got up to no good. You are spot on about the part of the teenage brain that just switches off at the mere idea of a lecture - I think their brains are just programmed to rebel against anything parents say. I think she will take your advice on board - I would have if my parents had explained alcohol to me like that. Gawd I'm not looking forward to this stage with my girl! lol. <br />Found you through FlogYoBlog :)Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11627408858867440192noreply@blogger.com