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In Chit Chat, there's a link to an article about kids in Canada having these huge parties where houses are getting trashed. One theory behind this is that the kids are so over-programmed by their parents that when they actually have free time, they have no idea what to do. Granted, it's been a few years since I was a HS senior, but that's what the scene was like with me--I'm sure it's remained the same, or gotten far worse. Many adolescents have no idea of how to manage their own time, instead depending on parents and a bevy of activities to essentially "babysit" their children. It happens younger and younger--my niece's friends (just finished first grade) have schedules that make my head spin.
Plus, it always seemed like it was the super involved kids--the athletes, class officers, and club members--who got in the most trouble relating to weekend parties. I really wouldn't be surprised if all of the GBN kids had great resumes.
My parents were authoritative, yet they didn't resort to discipline by fear. Is this why I turned out the way I did? Maybe. I think we'll see both sides of the coin with these girls--parents who were strict, and parents who were lax. It's all about the healthy balance.
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