Originally Posted by Old Dad
Originally Posted by Dude
I'm thinking that you may have stepped in if your sons had approached you saying, "Hey, there's a big beach party for teens being thrown by some group called NAMBLA, I think I'm going to check it out."

You're right, I would have, however, if one has a son / daughter in college "stepping in" is rarely workable....which is why the discussions I described are necessary, to help them make wise decisions on their own.

This presumes a certain level of emotional maturity and coping skills in the first place.