For parents of older kids:

When they start asking what things you did as a teenager, what do you say???? Do you spill your wild stories, or do you cover it up???

I'm not sure what to say when the time comes. I think it'll be soon; my son is 10 :hmm: So I need input.

I think you should tell them. I'm not a parent, but I am 12 going on 13. My dad told me when he was younger he did crack a couple times. And who called the cops on him? His MOTHER. So, according to him, he will have no problem doing the same. So I'm definantly not doing that....(not that I would anyway).

That's a good point :) and I'm glad someone your age sees that side of reasoning, instead of the "Well you did it so you can't punish me for it" thinking.

That's a good point :) and I'm glad someone your age sees that side of reasoning, instead of the "Well you did it so you can't punish me for it" thinking.

:D what can I say? I'm the perfect child :p

That statement used to piss me off when my mother would say it to me.

Im now a parent of two boys....I tell them certain things on a need to know basis...but I have been constantly schooling them with 'what if' scenarios to show them the differences in your life outcome by choosing one way or another.

I have notice it has really sunk in......thus far. :)

If you can't be a good example, you can be a horrible warning!

I think it's best to be open. My mom was always open with me, and despite all her other mistakes, I respect her more for it.

I can't even be too open about my past with Eep,and I'm just a surrogate father...