Summary: I was not a man when I first encountered "men's magazines" and I obtained beer and alcohol long before the legal drinking age, now or then. Were these mistakes, or just typical parts of growing up? The answers have a lot to do with age and perspective. As a parent, I have worked to provide a different experience for my children. On the other hand, it's possible that a childhood without any "mistakes" is the biggest mistake of all. Different Drummer: The Resident
