Whoa There Almost Homeless Guy

From all these experiences, it's easily seen that as parents, we shouldn't take too much of the blame, or accept too much credit, on how our kids handle their lives as adults. They are making decisions that reflect their way of thinking. They are now adults, responsible for the decisions they make.

I have three of my own. The oldest and the youngest are both doing well, and I'm proud of them. My middle child (son) is a completely different story. I don't know if he will make it in life or not. I guess I don't even really know what drives him. I just hope he figures it out sooner than later; the mistakes people make early on can affect the rest of their lives.

It's sobering to contemplate that the drunks, drug addicts, homeless people, misfits, criminals, and just plain losers are somebody's kids. Some of their parents likely did everything they possibly could to give their child a good start. But when it comes down to it, it's up to the individual how they choose to live.