domtimothy46176
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Joined: 12/25/2004 From: Dayton, Ohio area Status: offline
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I won't use a whip because I don't know how to use it properly. If I decided I wanted to add a whip to the toy bag, I would take instruction and then practice until I was proficient before I ever used it on toy. I have no interest in damaging my property or the trust she has in me by playing with a tool I can't use safely. Having said what I feel makes sense for me, I will also add that I've learned that you can't stop folks from making mistakes. Regardless of how clearly you see the mistake, folks are going to do what they're going to do, whether that means staying in a bad relationship, jumping into a dangerous situation without looking or putting themselves in a position to accidentally injure themselves. Every week we see folks complaining about a situation that could easily have been avoided with the application of a little caution and maybe a pinch of common sense. Regardless of the amount of good, level-headed advice you give, you can't stop someone else from charging into disaster face-first. You've pointed out the risks but that's all you can do. If the boy is determined to proceed and the girl is willing to allow him to do so, there's nothing more for you to do. You might suggest they stock up on first aid supplies but they probably won't. Timothy
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