bad parenting (rant)

derf · 01-17-2010, 10:30 PM

My rant of the day

My 16 year old niece threw this up on facebook today.

She's 16. I guess I'm getting old.

Am I wrong for having more of an issue with her posting this on FB than for her actually going out and getting either drunk or high? I'm not naive enough to think that there is anyone who can truly stop her from doing shit, but damn at least try and hide it for fucks sake.

azoomm · 01-17-2010, 10:33 PM

This is EXACTLY why I like my daughter on facebook - all her friends treat it like passing notes. But, it's PUBLIC[ish]. If her parents see it and do nothing, it's on them, not her.

'73 H1 Triple · 01-17-2010, 10:34 PM

Just reply to her facebook

Are you sure that's a good idea?
Uncle Derf

derf · 01-17-2010, 10:44 PM

I did.

BUT her mother doesn't give a shit, she's on FB too. Her mother doesn't disipline her either, thats the problem.

I'm just thinking back to my youth and all the shit I did. BUT I did my damndest to at least hide it, chewing gum to hide the smoke smell (green and otherwise), alcahol smell, hiding a can of deoderizer in the basement of my apt building to spray myself down before I walk in the door. At least I made an effort.

This makes me want to call the cops on them, which I would do if I knew where the hell fernandos birthday is.

In the mean time I have taken the position that it's not my kid, not my problem. Except that it will be my problem. My 9 year old looks up to her 16 year old cousin like she's a god and wants to copy her. So in the end it is my problem.

I think I might just email a screen grab to her grandmother, she's the only one who may actually give a shit.

'73 H1 Triple · 01-17-2010, 10:49 PM

Good job on the comment. Just enough to let her know you're watching. Do the screen print before it's deleted in case grandmother needs to see it.

I had my wild side too but also kept a very low profile.

Apoc · 01-17-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

I'm just thinking back to my youth and all the shit I did. BUT I did my damndest to at least hide it,

No shit man.

There was a day when taking a camera to a party would have gotten it, and probably you, broken. We didnt want evidence.

Today, they just throw that shit everywhere! Hey, look, a picture of me being a fucktard! We better show everyone!

Is she hot? I cant tell from the small pic!

derf · 01-17-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoc

Is she hot? I cant tell from the small pic!

What are you a pedophile?

Yeh she's got a body for being 16, and it has gotten her into trouble before.

Apoc · 01-18-2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by derf

What are you a pedophile?

Yeh she's got a body for being 16, and it has gotten her into trouble before.

naw, but if shes not that hot, she should have fun now, before it gets worse! its downhill from here..

Captain Morgan · 01-17-2010, 11:03 PM

Pretty stupid, but she's 16 and still thinks it's cool to get fucked up. I use to be that way, but managed to grow up a bit. Took awhile and several mistakes, but I finally got my head on straight.

derf · 01-17-2010, 11:06 PM

It is still pretty cool to get fucked up. I truly enjoy drinking as much as the next fellow, but I'm over 21.

01-17-2010, 10:30 PM	#1
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	bad parenting (rant) My rant of the day My 16 year old niece threw this up on facebook today. She's 16. I guess I'm getting old. Am I wrong for having more of an issue with her posting this on FB than for her actually going out and getting either drunk or high? I'm not naive enough to think that there is anyone who can truly stop her from doing shit, but damn at least try and hide it for fucks sake. __________________

01-17-2010, 10:33 PM	#2
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	This is EXACTLY why I like my daughter on facebook - all her friends treat it like passing notes. But, it's PUBLIC[ish]. If her parents see it and do nothing, it's on them, not her. __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

01-17-2010, 10:44 PM	#4
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I did. BUT her mother doesn't give a shit, she's on FB too. Her mother doesn't disipline her either, thats the problem. I'm just thinking back to my youth and all the shit I did. BUT I did my damndest to at least hide it, chewing gum to hide the smoke smell (green and otherwise), alcahol smell, hiding a can of deoderizer in the basement of my apt building to spray myself down before I walk in the door. At least I made an effort. This makes me want to call the cops on them, which I would do if I knew where the hell fernandos birthday is. In the mean time I have taken the position that it's not my kid, not my problem. Except that it will be my problem. My 9 year old looks up to her 16 year old cousin like she's a god and wants to copy her. So in the end it is my problem. I think I might just email a screen grab to her grandmother, she's the only one who may actually give a shit. __________________

01-17-2010, 11:06 PM	#10
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	It is still pretty cool to get fucked up. I truly enjoy drinking as much as the next fellow, but I'm over 21. __________________

01-17-2010, 10:34 PM	#3
'73 H1 Triple restorer of the original Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Zionsville,PA Moto: '93 ZR1100 &'73 Kawasaki H1 500 Posts: 1,331	Just reply to her facebook Are you sure that's a good idea? Uncle Derf

01-17-2010, 10:49 PM	#5
'73 H1 Triple restorer of the original Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Zionsville,PA Moto: '93 ZR1100 &'73 Kawasaki H1 500 Posts: 1,331	Good job on the comment. Just enough to let her know you're watching. Do the screen print before it's deleted in case grandmother needs to see it. I had my wild side too but also kept a very low profile.

01-17-2010, 11:03 PM	#9
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	Pretty stupid, but she's 16 and still thinks it's cool to get fucked up. I use to be that way, but managed to grow up a bit. Took awhile and several mistakes, but I finally got my head on straight.