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In reply to the discussion: The root of all problems with guns [View all]marions ghost
(19,841 posts)40. The disturbing thing is
why she thinks for a minute that she deserves abuse. Societal controls on him should not have to prove that to her. This girl has low self-esteem, maybe BPD (borderline personality). It is not normal for anyone to put up with being hit and then go back for more.
I once had a university student with this problem--she tolerated abuse and the seeds for that were sown in her own family & environment. Very weak sense of boundaries. She ended up being killed.
I advocate girls being actively engaged in this debate about relationship abuse --being taught exactly what is OK and what is not--at a young age. Girls need to be empowered--not merely protected by others.
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You sound bambozzled by your own kid. I have to admit, I was religious when my kid was small.
freshwest
Jan 2013
#8
Why should you take my guns away from me, because your son is troubled? N/T
GreenStormCloud
Jan 2013
#3
Anyone who has been convicted of a violent crime should be on the NICS list.
GreenStormCloud
Jan 2013
#27
I demystified firearms for my stepson, as my stepfather did for me at age 10.
slackmaster
Jan 2013
#14