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<blockquote data-quote="Elsi" data-source="post: 741517" data-attributes="member: 23349"><p>That’s what we all want to believe about the kids we love. But the only way they will learn to stop making bad decisions is by facing the consequences of those decisions. The best way to turn a ‘good kid making bad decisions’ into a bad adult making bad decisions is to keep protecting them from the natural consequences of their actions. </p><p></p><p>I actually don’t find ‘good people’ and ‘bad people’ to be meaningful categories. Every baby is born innocent. But as we grow we are defined by the things we actually do. What does it mean to say you are a ‘good person’ if you are continually doing things that hurt others around you? Good intentions? Good potential? What does that matter if those don’t translate into your choices? </p><p></p><p>I’m not saying anyone is totally irredeemable. We can start making better decisions at any time. </p><p></p><p>You’re in a tough spot, as stepmom. You are doing the right thing to protect your other children. </p><p></p><p>I really hope you’re able to take your trip. You need it. Hugs to you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Elsi, post: 741517, member: 23349"] That’s what we all want to believe about the kids we love. But the only way they will learn to stop making bad decisions is by facing the consequences of those decisions. The best way to turn a ‘good kid making bad decisions’ into a bad adult making bad decisions is to keep protecting them from the natural consequences of their actions. I actually don’t find ‘good people’ and ‘bad people’ to be meaningful categories. Every baby is born innocent. But as we grow we are defined by the things we actually do. What does it mean to say you are a ‘good person’ if you are continually doing things that hurt others around you? Good intentions? Good potential? What does that matter if those don’t translate into your choices? I’m not saying anyone is totally irredeemable. We can start making better decisions at any time. You’re in a tough spot, as stepmom. You are doing the right thing to protect your other children. I really hope you’re able to take your trip. You need it. Hugs to you. [/QUOTE]
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