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<blockquote data-quote="slsh" data-source="post: 358958" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>First off - YEA RAP BOY!!!! Honestly, that is simply fabulous news about his graduation. Really and truly.... I'm just so happy for you. Yes, sounds like his attitude is the pits, and it may be time to introduce the concept of living at home now is most *definitely* a privilege, not a right. Perhaps an invitation to find a new home to come and go as he pleases may be in order. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> But the fact that he got that diploma *and * the AA under his belt is just such fabulous news - don't take it for granted. And headed off to college??? Wonderful wonderful wonderful!!!</p><p></p><p>As for your beloved daughter - sounds like a case of temporary teenage-induced loss of judgment. Even the best easy child loses their mind once in a while. I'm not excusing her, and there should be consequences, but the fact that she is appalled is a very good sign in my book. Perhaps a heartfelt apology letter from her to the staff of the school might go a long way in soothing your rattled nerves? </p><p></p><p>I understand your mortification, but the goofy stuff our kids do is *not* a reflection on our character or whether or not we're decent people. Just as our kids' accomplishments, unfortunately, really aren't a reflection on us either (though we always do tend to think of it that way, don't we?? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />). I'd bet the vast majority of the staff at school either already have a kid who has goofed majorly or they will by the time their kids graduate.... it's just unfortunate that your kids chose to pull their stunts where you're well known. </p><p></p><p>Don't beat yourself up too much - it was her action, not yours.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slsh, post: 358958, member: 8"] First off - YEA RAP BOY!!!! Honestly, that is simply fabulous news about his graduation. Really and truly.... I'm just so happy for you. Yes, sounds like his attitude is the pits, and it may be time to introduce the concept of living at home now is most *definitely* a privilege, not a right. Perhaps an invitation to find a new home to come and go as he pleases may be in order. :winking: But the fact that he got that diploma *and * the AA under his belt is just such fabulous news - don't take it for granted. And headed off to college??? Wonderful wonderful wonderful!!! As for your beloved daughter - sounds like a case of temporary teenage-induced loss of judgment. Even the best easy child loses their mind once in a while. I'm not excusing her, and there should be consequences, but the fact that she is appalled is a very good sign in my book. Perhaps a heartfelt apology letter from her to the staff of the school might go a long way in soothing your rattled nerves? I understand your mortification, but the goofy stuff our kids do is *not* a reflection on our character or whether or not we're decent people. Just as our kids' accomplishments, unfortunately, really aren't a reflection on us either (though we always do tend to think of it that way, don't we?? :winking:). I'd bet the vast majority of the staff at school either already have a kid who has goofed majorly or they will by the time their kids graduate.... it's just unfortunate that your kids chose to pull their stunts where you're well known. Don't beat yourself up too much - it was her action, not yours. [/QUOTE]
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