In Reply to: ACA Bali Schoolies story;;thoughts? posted by beemay on Tuesday, 22. November 2011 at 20:01 Bali Time:
its nice to see that there sooo many parents out there that never did anything wrong in there lives and can be so sure that its not there precious loved one stuffing up. I have 3 kids who have all travelled the world at there own expense and have im sure have done things that mum and dad will only ever find about in years to come, including 1 son who looks like the biggest druggie and hippie cruising around, after 3 surf trips around indo and 6 months surfing around south america and currently in europe he has nothing but respect for the local people and other travellers he meets,the poverty of locals and fellow travellers is a good reminder of how lucky he his and where he is from.
Just remember what you did as teenagers, you can lead your kids to the path of life but not hold there hands all the way,
sorry if this sounds like a rant but dont mollycoddle your kids all there lives until they are able to go off by themselves and then they suddenly go crazy , lets them have a bit of freedom and guidance early in there lives!!