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Originally Posted by Crazy Hitch
Okay well wow that’s not what went through my mind but I see what you’re saying. I think if I said no altogether there would be a lot of resentment on her behalf. IF she consumed any alcohol there I reckon I’d pick it up straight away in the car. I’d either smell it or her behaviour would be off. She’s never had alcohol before - I’m pretty certain of that. Plus she’s got her mobile and I’m 5 minutes from her friends house.
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I think it's fair to show trust but setting a time limit at the same time. My son succumbs to the whole Straight Edge mentality(dry, sober, drug free) and idolizes celebs that do the same. So, I trust him, in that regard. It's trust built over time and by him freely talking-no prodding, no interrogation, not said because it's what he wants me to hear or expects I want to hear. Even so, lots can happen with minors unattended for such lengths of time. What if something really bad occurred. Where's the adults?
Then if something bad did happen and knowlingly you allowed her there, then where does that leave you?
There's other sleepovers for sure.