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Buff · 02-09-2006, 07:54 PM

I don't know the full situation, you're more privy to it, but I think you did good to help them out. I can understand how things can get out of hand but the conditions you described is a bit too much for the kids. If it happens again then you should refuse to help them out. If you want to be a good friend then you could checkup every now and then and give them crap if they slip. Make them know that you won't help them if they get themselves into this situation again. If they get mad at you for checking up on them and cut you off, then you've done all you could do to help and they've made the bed they'll lie in.

Sometimes in a situation like this people just need a little outside help and/or encouragement from friends and aquaintances.

Do not treat this as your responsibility to ensure for the kids safety though, but don't be afraid to help the parents out.

Perhaps give them suggestions to avoid stuff like this. Getting rid of the rabbits is a start. Perhaps they are busy with extra-curricular activies, hence the messy house. Suggest that they stop doing those. etc. etc.

02-09-2006, 07:54 PM	#5
Buff Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: I don't belong here Exp:	I don't know the full situation, you're more privy to it, but I think you did good to help them out. I can understand how things can get out of hand but the conditions you described is a bit too much for the kids. If it happens again then you should refuse to help them out. If you want to be a good friend then you could checkup every now and then and give them crap if they slip. Make them know that you won't help them if they get themselves into this situation again. If they get mad at you for checking up on them and cut you off, then you've done all you could do to help and they've made the bed they'll lie in. Sometimes in a situation like this people just need a little outside help and/or encouragement from friends and aquaintances. Do not treat this as your responsibility to ensure for the kids safety though, but don't be afraid to help the parents out. Perhaps give them suggestions to avoid stuff like this. Getting rid of the rabbits is a start. Perhaps they are busy with extra-curricular activies, hence the messy house. Suggest that they stop doing those. etc. etc. Last edited by Buff; 02-09-2006 at 07:56 PM.