Thats a good way to do it. Take the mystique out of it and don't become a closet gun owner.

I like to contribute my experience and hopefully it will help others.

 

I have two daughters; one is 9 and the other is 6. I have come to learn as many of you through the years that children are very curious in nature.

Both of my girls know I enjoy going to the range when I have time and since they are not of age to go with.

 

I have taught them the fundamentals of firearm safety.

I taught them how ammunition is made and how deadly it can be.

I taught them the workings of a revolver, semi-automatic and a number of long rifles.

 

They understand, besides its ability to take a life by someone using it. It also has the ability to save a life when needed.

They understand, it is not what is in your house that can worry you; but what is in your friend's home that may surprise you.

They understand, if they come across a firearm in the open at a friend's home; the first thing to do is to walk out and call me or their mom. This is even if their "friends'" states there is nothing to worry about.

They understand, firearms is nothing to boast about.

 

What have they learned. Respect of the firearm.

 

What they have taught me,,, understanding how a child thinks

 

Eliminate Curiosity. Save a Cat.

 

​Now I have to figure out how to incorporate this into teaching about drugs and BOYS!...

I totally agree with the elimination of the curiosity and the education!

 

I'm assuming you are a guy, then if you remember what it was like to be a teenage boy, you will remember what was the only thing on you rmind! Fear in the boyfriends mind is an important thing, so you must meet them all. That worked for me with my two girl (as far as I know). I am a firm believer in FADD, Fathers Against Daughters Dating! Shoot the first boyfriend and the word will spread! LOL

 

As far as the drugs, I feel very fortunate that that never became a problem. I think in part, from my own experimentation in my youth helped in knowing what to watch for, and for our parenting. GOOD LUCK!