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randomcfchick
Wow. At 17 I was a freshman in college, living in my own dorm room across the country from Mom and Dad. I don't even have a fucking reference point for this wimpy, mamby-pamby, little teen-child who wants a babysitter. Holy hop toads.
The closest I ever came to having a "sitter" as a teen was when my parents went on a trip to Hawaii. I was still in school, my older siblings were off at college. At any rate, I was SO hoping I'd get the house to myself the entire time but they did have a family friend check in on me...BUT...I was like 14 years old, not old enough to be left in charge of the house for days and days on end. The family friend would mostly just stop by in the evening after I'd had dinner and stay in my parents' room overnight. I also knew I could call her if I had any questions or an emergency came up or anything. It seemed a good balance.
I can't even imagine having a babysitter when one is old enough to drive! For the last couple years of high school I did have a curfew (mostly so I'd get enough damn sleep), but I was trusted alone in the house.
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cfuter
This is one thing I dont understand about modern breeding, if the world is sooo dangerous in a neighborhood that has .001 violent crime in it, why have a kid if you have to shelter them 24-7. What a life! what a childhood! .
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Re: My friend is babysitting...wait for it.... October 06, 2018 | Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 651 |
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randomcfchick
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I am SO damn grateful I grew up when I did. I think I was toward the tail end of the era when children had some freedom...but also some responsibilities. My parents were very caring and thoughtful, but they didn't treat me like I was made of glass. I feel sorry for today's over-managed, over-programmed little wimps.