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I think the primary mistake so many parents make is to completely and utterly shield and "protect" their child from what in essence is reality. Whether we like it or not, drugs, sex, violence and any other questionable and controversial element under the sun. They are apart of our lives directly or indirectly and rather than avoiding the inevitable; parents should talk to their children about them progressively as they show up.

Simple honesty and understanding go a long way. A sheltered child will only feel oppressed and will take any opportunity to defy their parents when given the chance. This is why alot of those "abstinence" girls become total *** the moment they hit college when they're on their own.