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deleted_user
deleted_user
Just got yelled at because I treated a post from a teen as if it were from an adult. I didn't realize. I'm happy I have a few young friends, and I'm happy Ash considers me her "cybergranpa" , but I've become wary of accetpting ealry teenage girls onto my frineds list whe they ask. (There's one waitng for day and I don't know what to say) I'm male, 57, and my wife has taught 7th grade art for 35 years, so I ask her for advice, but I'm a bit worride whenever a teenager asks to be my friend. I try to just give the same adivce I'd give my own daughter, but I wonder if people think it's weird that i seem to have answers for kids?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think that it's great you have answers for kids. I don't think age is an issue when it comes to support. now if you were hitting on them or flirting with them, which i'm sure you're not, then i would be worried. we are all here to help each other and i'm glad that you are helping others. keep it up.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Not at all. Age dosnt make the blindest bit of difference and dont let anyone make you think otherwise :) No matter how old they are, they still need help
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have a rule about being 18 to be on my friends list... for those who come out of the woodwork and ask for friedships. Those younger members who are on here and post and have gotten to know us and us them... Ihave no problem with adding/answering them. I hope this helps M.
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
no, I don't think it is weird, teens on line are sometimes looking for guidance, and as long as that is what you are giving them, don't worry about what others think.

Most of the time, I steer them to their own age bracket.
deleted_user
deleted_user
...I told you you silly old sod lol
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think it's great maridon,I just can't do it myself.I refused a few kids but I explained why and they were fine about it.I think they appreciate older advise,am just too paranoid and scared to give it....am not sure of my own head yet x
ChiTownBear
ChiTownBear
I dont think it is wierd. It is great you can be a grandpa to many kids and not just your own. Many kids dont have a grandpa, dad, and even a parent and need all the parental advice and care they can get. They reach out cus they are looking for that adult figure to help them.

I dont see anything weird about it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
There are times when a teenager or any person just needs to reach out to anyone who will listen and ask for help, I think it is wonderful that you are able to give advice. I don't see a problem with adults giving advice to teenagers simply because adult have had more experiences and could be able to give the teenagers the advice that they may so desperately need. *Hugs*
deleted_user
deleted_user
I know what you mean about responding to teenagers. I too just give the same advise I would give to a family member. You are a wise and understanding person. It's easy to see why people would want you on their friends list. I think it's important that we give younger memebers our support. This may be the only place where they are getting support.
deleted_user
deleted_user
ok got the hell bashed out of me last time i said this, young teens need a teenage site and for onyone insults my iq, for saything try using common sense.
Sara017
Sara017
they need kicked off for being such jerks
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thanks. i agree with mad that teens need a site to discuss things together without adults beng there to eavesdrop, but i guess I'll follow my family of teachers and try to help.
deleted_user
deleted_user
tell them to fuck of or let me becuas nobuddy mess with my grandady
deleted_user
deleted_user
see? It doesn't bother her why should it bother you?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I posted something similar some time ago. I dont automaticaly look at the age of the posters. I suppose its natural to think the people here are adults. It sometimes shocks me that young people already consider their life are ruined before they have really started it. I was shocked the first time i noticed Archy's age because she comes over more mature than she is.
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