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OT - our teens...

Discussion in 'Outreach Forum' started by RevRick, Jul 2, 2010.

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  1. RevRick

    RevRick Long Haired Leaping Gnome Club Member

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    I am writing this here to, hopefully, get to as many people as possible. Our community was recently rocked by a single vehicle accident which has claimed the lives of two teenagers - rising seniors this coming year. All of the details are not out yet, but there was drinking involved, and no use of seat belts. I am writing because I am urging all parents of teens, and future parents of teens to sit down and talk with your children (even if they are taller than us, they are children!)

    Sit down and write a contract. Make them promise to use seat belts. Even more, make them promise that if they have been drinking (which almost every teen will try, at least!) they will call you, no matter what time of day, to come and get them. You make the promise that you will say nothing to them about it for 24 hours. Write it and sign it and give each of them a copy of that agreement. You can add any ruffles and flourishes you wish. But, get the kids home safe. Then when the day has passed, have an honest and calm discussion. It may not work for every teen and every family. But, if doing this helps prevent one such incident such as the one which has happened up here, then it will be worth your time and effort, and the space on this board.

    Pass this along. It is not new. It is an old idea being revisited at this time..

    Shalom;
    Rev. Rick
     
  2. PSG

    PSG Clear Eyes. Full Hearts.

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    Devastating news.
    You will be in my thoughts today.
    And 14 years from now when my 19 month old daughter is old enough I will sign a contract with her about drinking and driving.
     
  3. Killerphins

    Killerphins The Finger

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    Important stuff......but in the Dolphins forum seriously?
     
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  4. CrunchTime

    CrunchTime Administrator Retired Administrator

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    I worry about this all the time as I have two teenage boys with their own cars.One of them got into trouble not because he was drinking and driving but because his friends in the car had open beercans .

    Peer pressure can lead kids astray even with the best education so its also important to monitor who their friends are too.
     
  5. CrunchTime

    CrunchTime Administrator Retired Administrator

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    Its out of place and it will be moved ....in a bit.:yes:
     
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  6. the 23rd

    the 23rd a.k.a. Rio

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    good thread
    will write the contract today
     
  7. SICK

    SICK Lounge Moderator

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    when did you become a mod? hes obviously trying to get more people to see an important message. i know the board is slammed with info and news july 2nd.......but im sure itll be moved to the appropriate forum soon :wink2:
     
  8. Killerphins

    Killerphins The Finger

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    Relax chief.... I get it. :up:
     
  9. SICK

    SICK Lounge Moderator

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    thanks pal
     
  10. the 23rd

    the 23rd a.k.a. Rio

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    Friend Killerphins:
    your posts are always hot, provocative, interesting
    but what I like most about you
    is you are sincere & reasonable
    kudos, to a fine fellow poster on our forum
     
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  11. SICK

    SICK Lounge Moderator

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    cute lol
     
  12. Killerphins

    Killerphins The Finger

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    I see people here and at another site express their jealousy of your unique style.
    Very creative 23. :up:
     
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  13. the 23rd

    the 23rd a.k.a. Rio

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    flattery will get you everywhere w/ me Friend Killerphins
     
  14. PSG

    PSG Clear Eyes. Full Hearts.

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    If you get it what was the point of your first post?
    Just to stir the pot?
     
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  15. PhinsRock

    PhinsRock Premium Member Luxury Box

    Terrible news, RevRick you are in our prayers. I am very fortunate in that our only daughter hates alcohol and won't even drink a glass of wine with us at dinner, though we offer it (she's 20 next month), and she already has stated she won't even cross a parking lot without her seat belts on. Praise God!
     
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  16. Killerphins

    Killerphins The Finger

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    nope
    duh.... read much
    crunchtime explained it would be moved
    how hard can this stuff be
    now do you get it?
     
  17. PSG

    PSG Clear Eyes. Full Hearts.

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    And if you read much you`d know the good Rev acknowledged it was the wrong forum. He`d just wanted as many people as possible to read it.
    Some people.....:pity:
     
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  18. GISH

    GISH ~mUST wARN oTHERS~

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    Why would a drunk teenager care about a contract?
     
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  19. finyank13

    finyank13 Reality Check

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    Gish I hear what ur saying, but its worth a try nowadays.....I wasnt signing any contract back in the day, nor did my father think of that...

    Lets say he used the more hands-on approach than the comtemporary ideas now.....

    I will try it though when my daughter reachs that age....thanks Rev..
     
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  20. Ohiophinphan

    Ohiophinphan Chaplain Staff Member Luxury Box

    Too many communities at this time of year experiance the pain my brother rev is talking about. SADD seems to think the contract idea works so I support it. As a parish pastor and emergency chaplain, I have seen it too often. If it helps one case it is worth the effort.
     

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