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Date Posted: 21:55:02 05/13/06 Sat
Author: Mark A.
Author Host/IP: 216.170.2.242
Subject: Oldie Gangs Up on Glen

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Date Posted: 13:31:24 05/13/06 Sat
In reply to: Glen 's message, "Re: Buying cigarettes for an almost 11" on 08:56:42 05/13/06 Sat

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Eleven is very young to smoke or do anything adult. But, you are talking about when the cow is out of the barn. The kid is going to smoke. After proving that a few times, you must decide if you want them to compromise their standards in getting the cigarette purchased.
It's also like letting your child eat animal cookies. If she or he digs heavily into some other kids box, you feel you ought to replace it.
Apparently a leading source of cigarettes is to steal them from a smoker. I say hold off and discourage their smoking as long as possible. Put up a fight and hope they will give up. If you're still losing the battle, control the consumption and places they smoke.
I'm about a decade from that problem but that seems what a lot of mothers are doing here.

>The Mother controlling the pack is good. NOT giving
>cigs to an eleven year old is even better. Sorry Ted,
>but that's the way I feel about it. At least you agree
>that it's not "cute or good for a little kid to smoke"
>but then you seem to think it's okay if "Mom controlls
>the pack". Why not just serve up a martini, throw in a
>joint, and a big rock of crack for the 11 year old to
>enjoy with her cig?
>
>Kids will be kids, I know, but geez.....
>
>Regards,
>Glen

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