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sixsevenrotlast Wednesday at 10:58 AM2 repliesview on HN

As with smoking, alcohol, sex, drugs etc

Children who are smart enough to get access to a given vice without getting caught are more likely to be mature enough to be able to cope with that vice.


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cr125riderlast Wednesday at 5:36 PM

I think we’re going to see how that plays out with gambling.

It seems a bit silly to think security abstinence is the solution.

Nursieyesterday at 2:41 AM

Sorry what?

Kids with low parental supervision who steal uncle Roy's marlboro are more likely to be able to cope with tobacco addiction?

Do you have any reasons to think this might be the case? Studies, research, a well thought-out article?

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