So I don't know about you guys...

But when I was growing up, my mom and dad didn't sugar coat stuff to my siblings and I.

For example, they didn't hesitate to tell us the kinds of bad things that could happen if we hung out with the wrong people and went to jail, or worse. They had to be real with us because of where we lived. Lots of bad influences around.

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Starcrossed · 41-45, F

My father was in law enforcement. He saw the worst of society day in and day out. Dealt with dead kids my age a few times as I was growing up. He never sugar coated real life dangers.

NativePortlander1970 ·

@Starcrossed My Dad was a Registered Nurse in the ER, many times after he sat in his chair after a 12 hour shift at night and just cry his eyes out.

latinbutterfly · F

@Starcrossed I could never be a police officer for that reason.

Starcrossed · 41-45, F

@latinbutterfly it takes a thick skin and from what I've seen most develop a pretty dark sense of humor.

sladejr · 56-60, M

@latinbutterfly the only reason I'd want to be a cop is the badge bunnies! Even for me, that wouldn't be enough