Excellent Discussion Guys!
My thoughts mirror what many of you have already stated (great minds think alike), mainly I believe in the following:
1. I respect the freedom of choice for adults. As long as you are not impacting others negatively you should be free to pursue whatever makes your life more enjoyable.
2. I understand that all decisions adults make carry responsiblity. You will definately be held accountable for what you choose to do, so its in your best interest to avoid behavior that is self destructive. If your behavior or leisure choices are having a negative effect on your life as an adult you will have to modify your behavior or suffer the consequences. This is not a callous view, its a realistic take on what is happening. I realize that its NOT EASY to overcome challenges like gambling, or drugs, or sex, or over eating or violence or anything else that people can become obessessed with, but how we handle those demons is what ultimately defines who we are as people and what sort of life we will have.
3. We are not responsible for the paths or behaviors that others choose to take. Often we want desperately to change someone elses path that is close to us, but we really cant. We must each choose our own way and answer for it. Not always pleasant, but its reality.