A town judging a family based on the teenagers mistakes is so stupid but I so get the small town mentality, I live in one too. The key is to continue to hold your head up high, even if you aren't feeling it, and keep on living regardless of what ppl are whispering behind your back. I tend to leave messes too where I live, even into adulthood. It has affected me and my family and I would change that in a heartbeat if I could but I can't. I don't need to tell anyone in this ***** hole town that I have "issues", they know I farted before even I did it seems. A good attitude like I am going to have fun no matter who is watching has done me good, I have ppl asking me to come by to their homes still.