"I was never grounded. I never got my phone taken away. My parents really never yelled at me, and I feel like they had a pretty controversial parenting style, but it's also the exact way that I would raise my kids if I were to have them. I was allowed to do whatever I wanted to do. I was allowed to go to parties. I was allowed to drink. I told my mom before I smoked weed for the first time."
"In her house, Abby's parents gave her two rules: No lying about where she was going, and no lying about what she was doing. She joked that her mom was like an "earthy version" of Amy Poehler's character in Mean Girls. She had that "If you're gonna drink, I'd rather have you do it in the house" mentality. Her mom knew that kids smoke, drink, have sex, etc.,"
Abby grew up with permissive, harm-reduction-oriented parents who rarely yelled or punished. Her parents set only two firm rules: never lie about where she was going and never lie about what she was doing. They allowed typical teen activities like parties, drinking, and experimentation while prioritizing open communication and safety. The parents aimed to keep Abby honest so they could ensure she made safer choices and avoid risky behaviors such as speeding to meet curfews. The overall emphasis was on reducing harm by staying informed and making the home a safer environment for potentially risky activities.
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