When I spoke about statistics and liars, I was referring to the fact that many people can use the same set of facts to different ends. This document provides a different perspective:
https://www.ncjrs.gov/ondcppubs/publica ... _marij.pdf
jonriv wrote:Battle- the answer is simple- don't commit the felony and get caught
jonriv wrote:No- I meant don't commit the felony in the first place- then you do not need to worry about being caught and any other consequences.
jonriv wrote:Wow battle- sounding like a liberal
I see how people get when there kids are invovled, only wished more of them were that invovled with their kids before it happens,
Maybe I tend to have a very black and white view when it comes to right and wrong(even though I acknowledge there are many shades of gray) It was the way I was brought up and it is the way I have raised my kids. I have always believed in self responsibility. Sorry if that seems simplistic or righteous, but it is the way I feel.
jonriv wrote:We can help them with who their peers are by staying invovled. Having them invovled in activities(ie softball) is a great thing.
BTW- I came from a divorced family, but my Father was strict and fair. Had some simple rules:
1) Don't break the law
2) If you get arrested -expect to spend the night
3) I had no curfew, but I had to be home when I said(or call) and I had to be going somewhere and doing something- just hanging out was not an option
4) We were only allowed to call in sick to school if we were throwing up and/or had a fever