A bit of background on my daughter...
She grew up living with her alcohoic mother for the 3-13 years. Her mom is a good gal, when sober, but drunk she's the meanest biatch on earth. I was up there every other weekend for almost 10 years (250 mi round trip) and did all I could to help along the way. Problem was, I couldn't get custody due to border issues (US and Canada). Very difficult and more $ than I had to fight a custody suit acros intl borders.
Her mom finally woke up and started rehab in 2003, and my daughter lived with us then, and 3 times since when her mom would go back to rehab. Mom was sober the last 2 years, and we all had high hopes she would stay that way..didn't, and last Sept. my daughter came to live her permanently or unitil she moves out after HS.
Sadly, I have not had the benefit of teaching her about life near as much as I could have, hence, it is tough for her to understand many things about other people.
This is a kid that basically raised herself for 10 years. She did OK without the guidance I only wish I could have had the chance to give her.
To make it all worse, I have -0- experience, first hand, at full time fatherhood. After becoming one in a hurry I can see I still knownn nothing...and my daughter knows it, and unfortunately has taken advantage of that many a time.
Nuff said...
Video: You are a lucky man, and your sons attitudes and life style are a testimony to your good parenting. Wish I had your depth of understanding of young folks...
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