It is 6AM and another sleepless night. No particular problems in this old person's household. Just one of the many nights awake after having spent so many years working night shift. On these nights the thoughts flood my mind and I wonder "COMPARED TO THE REST OF THE WORLD, IS MY THINKING THAT DIFFERENT?" Ithought about the time step GS {18} was visiting and telling me he was gay. Said he had his 1st encounter at 14. Told me that at 14 everyone had the same reaction of "being happy for him." Was I the only one to think that at 14 no one is prepared for the financial or emotional and physical consequences of sexual relationships? Am I the only one willing to say 'YOU WERE A CHILD AND IT DOES NOT MATTER GAY OR STRAIGHT. Does the rest of the world see the double standard here? Thought about the times I have been argued with,been mad at for taking keys away from both teens and adults because Ifelt they were too drunk to drive. As a non drinker my perception was not the same as theirs. Thought about the times I looked out my window to see a much larger boy of about 15 picking up and throwing down onto the sidewalk a boy not more then 10 repeatedly. Iwent out grabbed up the younger boy and told the older one to stop befor he hurt him. I was given a man's opinion from another neighbor. Told me " They were boys and interfering would humiliate the younger boy and make him look like a sissy" MY OPINION-- the bully needed to be stopped before someone was paying for broken bones.