My stupid friend

[raiders rule]

This is sorta a rant, sorry just have to get my frustrations out. My do some people have to soo stupid. Like my friend, hes being a fucking idiot and wont listen to me. You know that game space monkey, well he told me that he was doing that game, where you breathe really fast then shove hard against your chest then you pass out, i told him what it does to and what it can do to you, he responds, it my life i can do whatever i want, i mean everyday is another day closer till you die, then hes telling me that marijuanna should be legal and that it doesnt do anything to you, i told him the effects it has on your learning and impact on school, but know he doesnt care, God hes pissing me off, then hes probally gonna talk shit behind my back, God hes soooo stupid:mad:

[Sapphire]

I hope that ranting has helped.

A lot of people during their teenage years try out new things. Somethings are constructive like dance lessons, art clubs. While others are dangerous like drugs. It is theorised that it is a choice we make in our teens in an attempt to forge our own identity and, in some cases, to cope with lifes trials and tribulations.

You have warned him of the bad things which could happen from doing these things and, sadly, that is the most you can actually do.

[raiders rule]

yes but its just so frustrating

[Zan0ra]

I feel sorry about your friend, and its good to see you got your frustration out. Ok here is my advice. Try talking to him and tell him that yeah sure its his life. But he can end it unexpectedly if he isn't carefull.

That might help.

[raiders rule]

I said that and he saod well then ill be in heaven and i said no you wont get in heaven for killing yourself stupid ass

[Zan0ra]

Does he really want to give up his own life for something he believes? Show him part 1 of the zeitgeist movie and he will definitely re-think is offer.

[Sapphire]

Being confrontational won't help the situation. He has made it clear that he doesn't care what could happen. He probably has the "it won't happen to me" attitude which we are all guilty of at one point or another.

Does he try to get you involved in it?

You have a choice of either concentrating on the good points of the friendship and keeping it or ending the friendship.

[Gumleaf]

sometimes people have to find things out the hard way. we are all teens who want to experience new things, some more extreme then others. all these things are a learning experience and help us to make good life decisions later on. by pointing out his wrongs, as a friend thats all you can do. hopefully he'll see the error of his ways and will learn from his mistakes.

[byee]

Brad, you're going to (unfortunately) come across a lot of people who say and do really stupid things. And, although this might be hard to hear, you have to accept their stupidity. All you can do is share your observations/concerns about their behavior, and then decide, based on their response, if it's Ok for you, if you can tolerate their bad judgement. Either you can, and just ignore it, or you can't, and find other friends who perhaps share your sensibilities.

Part of growing up is being able to acknowledge that people are different, and in some ways, those differences aren't such a good thing. AND, being able to recognize that it is not your place to change them, that they are (sadly) entitled to be whoever they want to be, regardless of your opinion.

I know, it's frustrating.

[raiders rule]

yes, im starting to find that out with some of the people around me, ill just have to let him find out the hard way

[Mr. Smithers]

Just let him do what he does best. You can just keep on walking you know. You don't have to be friends with this person if you don't have to.