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<blockquote data-quote="Norsican" data-source="post: 1460666" data-attributes="member: 17250"><p>Not judging here, just my opinion.</p><p></p><p>If you aren't going to bust him on it that is your call, but I would certainly let him know that it will not happen again. </p><p></p><p>Also, I would most certainly let the wife in on it with the understanding that you've taken care of it and what's being done. If this gets out to her without you being the one to tell her she may get suspicious of you and you don't want her crawling all over you every time you step out of the door. </p><p></p><p></p><p>The cool father/friend thing is lost on me. I'm not here to be my kid's buddy - My mandate is to raise them in a manner where they will be a contributing member of society, to think for themselves, to instill in them ethical behaviors and teach them to work hard and reap it's rewards. If I'm uncool in that process, well, society can thank me later. (Also, I am much more appreciative and think more fondly of those figures in my life who taught me things and kept me in line over those who were "cool.")</p><p></p><p></p><p>The point of all this is simple:</p><p></p><p>You know your kid better than any of us and if you think letting this one slide is a good thing for your kid there isn't a dang thing any of us can do about it but realize there is a takeaway with everything you teach your children. Expectations will be set and giving them ammo without teaching them to shoot is a bad thing. ( see what I did there?)</p><p></p><p><img src="/images/smilies/twocents.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":twocents:" title="Twocents :twocents:" data-shortname=":twocents:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Norsican, post: 1460666, member: 17250"] Not judging here, just my opinion. If you aren't going to bust him on it that is your call, but I would certainly let him know that it will not happen again. Also, I would most certainly let the wife in on it with the understanding that you've taken care of it and what's being done. If this gets out to her without you being the one to tell her she may get suspicious of you and you don't want her crawling all over you every time you step out of the door. The cool father/friend thing is lost on me. I'm not here to be my kid's buddy - My mandate is to raise them in a manner where they will be a contributing member of society, to think for themselves, to instill in them ethical behaviors and teach them to work hard and reap it's rewards. If I'm uncool in that process, well, society can thank me later. (Also, I am much more appreciative and think more fondly of those figures in my life who taught me things and kept me in line over those who were "cool.") The point of all this is simple: You know your kid better than any of us and if you think letting this one slide is a good thing for your kid there isn't a dang thing any of us can do about it but realize there is a takeaway with everything you teach your children. Expectations will be set and giving them ammo without teaching them to shoot is a bad thing. ( see what I did there?) :twocents: [/QUOTE]
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