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[quote=Anonymous]I see the "forbidden fruit" argument made to justify all kinds of bad parenting decisions - like I'd rather my kids drink at home than go out & drink, I don't want it to become taboo. The kids I know who were raised like this felt neglected, unloved, and resorted to destructive behaviors like excessive drinking, drugs, sex, and/or eating disorders. Allowing the fruit to be within reach did not do them any favors. Some things are worth avoiding entirely - underage drinking, sex, drugs, lying - and some things are just what you happen to not have in your life, not because it's forbidden but because you just don't keep it around and for some families, that's processed foods, TV, cable, smart phones, or being willing to pick up your kid from some party in the middle of the night. The former is called parenting and later is called life style preferences. [/quote]
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