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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have a 25 year old cousin on my DH's side of the family.  It was for dealing cocaine. He had a good childhood - really nice SAHM who breastfed him, successful professional Dad, lovely siblings, private schools. I don't know what went wrong, but we definitely think about him when raising our children.[/quote]

It sounds like he was given a too perfect, happy life, where he wanted for nothing.  He got bored and started taking risks to feel more alive.   I really believe you shouldn't give your children too much early on.   They really need to see what life is like for people who are struggling to survive.  They need to learn compassion and empathy early.  [/quote]
Thank you for sharing. We have never before had such insight. Your sound advice will be given utmost consideration.[/quote]

Wow, if you're the original PP, I can see why your family members turn to drugs. You don't need to be such a bitch to someone trying to offer you a different perspective.

For what it's worth, I can say (as someone who has tutored very wealthy children for over a decade) that they do often act out because they are bored and/or entitled. Not that most wealthy families are equipped to deal with either the boredom or the entitlement. They usually just endlessly bail the kid out until they get fed up, then the kid hits rock bottom. Better to show them the consequences of their actions early. But since you, PP, [i]already knew that[/i], I'm SHOCKED that it didn't turn out well for your cousin. [/quote]

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