Cough Mans right, when whoever's little bro/sis was busted, was the cops first question "who told you it was ok to do this?" NO! they have enough crap flying in there faces from school, TV, and even billboards on the road! They know its against the law, they know that getting caught involves more than a spanking, and most of all, they should know the difference between good and bad role models.
Why should they use a bad role model for an excuse when they fail to follow that same model when its good? Mr. Blondes bro and mine used to be good friends and both did the same stupid crap, however neither brother picked up those habits from us. And don't tell me that my brother was stringing along with his friends either. I had pot heads and junkies tell me stuff my bro did that they wouldn't even try. It was his choice and his choice only.
No one can take that much responsibility on themselves. In the end, a man/woman stands up for himself/herself, there are no crutches for that.
I am not denying you are a major influence; you might be able to help show them that bad choices lead to bad consequences, better than what your parents could. and maybe that’s where your responsibility lies, tapping them on the shoulder, and doing the best you know how.
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