Comments on: Wait. A Teenager Made a Mistake? Wow. I’m Astonished!

By: netspencer

netspencer — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:44:11 +0000

The post was amazing. It's exactly what I needed to read to help me put this whole thing into perspective.

Talk about a wake up call though. Not just for Daniel but for a lot of people including myself.

I wrote about the importance of separating myself from technology back in August. I feel like I haven't exactly followed my own advice.

I used to love riding my bike or just being outside on long walks in nature.

Lately I've kind of abruptly stopped doing all the cool (non-tech) things I used to do. I plan on starting to spend more time out in the real world again.

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By: Rick Bucich

Rick Bucich — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:33:19 +0000

Sorry for the double post, got a verification message from Disqus on first try. I'm not up on his current leanings for or against college but I hope this pushes him into the “for” camp if he wasn't already. Play his cards right and he'll emerge OK.

By: adamjackson

adamjackson — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:54:45 +0000

thank you Rick for the comment. I know that I'm just another outside party throwing in his two cents but this issue affects more people than Daniel and I hope parents and kids can learn from the situation.

have a great weekend.

By: Rick Bucich

Rick Bucich — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:43:23 +0000

This is the best expressed (and most in perspective) post I've seen on the subject. I haven't made a mistake as visible or public but they're been there none-the-less and I've learned from them, as will Daniel.

By: Rick Bucich

Rick Bucich — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:37:11 +0000

This is the best expressed (and most in perspective) of anything I've read thus far. Glad to see it written! Thanks!

By: adamjackson

adamjackson — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:41:50 +0000

Daniella, your quote at the end was very powerful. Thank you.

By: Daniela L

Daniela L — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:51:53 +0000

I really appreciate this post. With all the ridiculous hashtags and conversation on Twitter talking about Teens in Tech this weekend, implying that maybe it will be awkward or that the morality of speaking/attending should be questioned, I have started to wonder: do I really live in a society of so many blame-free people? I know, I myself, have made mistakes in my life, as has everyone – it is just that I was fortunate enough not to be famous. If anyone asks me what I think about the situation, all I will say is, “He doesn't need anybody's permission for a second chance, just as you don't need his.” Thanks, Adam.

By: adamjackson

adamjackson — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:37:18 +0000

Tanya. I wanted to thank you specifically for stopping by and leaving a comment. As a parent, you're having a huge affect on the next generation and amidst very tough times with technology constantly beating on the door.

Thanks so much for contributing.

By: tanyanoel

tanyanoel — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:12:33 +0000

Adam, thank you so much for writing this. As a parent raising two teen boy's (son & nephew) here in the heart of Silicon Valley, could not have expressed these sentiment's any better or clearer. Thanks, again, and I wish Daniel all the best.

By: Peter Warnock

Peter Warnock — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:08:02 +0000

If you're an old fogie, what's that make me?

He'll be terribly embarassed for the next few days, but it'll blow over. I imagine he's learned his lesson and then some.

Great post, btw.