What age r u guys?

by **JackNco** » 19 Apr 2007 2:35

Well i have a case with about 70 locks on my desk. and a fair amount of odd looking tools... im not sure what excuses i could come up with to hide that if i wanted to.

by **JackNco** » 19 Apr 2007 2:36

UWSDWF wrote:
JackNco wrote:That sounds like
"hi im John and im an alcoholic, ive been sober for 12 months now"

BS

pft, months, hours whats the difference?

by **Marco321** » 19 Apr 2007 2:43

Im 18 now, i started just before i turned 18. My aprents know I pick locks but they don't mind because i only do it as a hobby.

by **Legion303** » 19 Apr 2007 2:47

UWSDWF wrote:i'm old enough to search and find the multiple other threads on this subject

Pwnt lolz.

I'm 35, and my mother doesn't approve of lockpicking anyway. But then, it's a moot point when you don't live with your parents.

My ex-con father didn't care--he knew I wasn't criminally-minded. But he had some good advice for me when I told him once that I wanted him to teach my son about safecracking when he was older. My dad said that he wanted to wait and see what kind of person Dustin grew up to be first, and that he would only teach him if he grew up to be honest.

So as a parent, I take that advice to heart. If I know my son is only using the information for the sake of a hobby or curiosity I'll be happy to share it with him.

-steve

by **Mutzy** » 19 Apr 2007 4:06

Legion303 wrote:My ex-con father didn't care--he knew I wasn't criminally-minded. But he had some good advice for me when I told him once that I wanted him to teach my son about safecracking when he was older. My dad said that he wanted to wait and see what kind of person Dustin grew up to be first, and that he would only teach him if he grew up to be honest.

So as a parent, I take that advice to heart. If I know my son is only using the information for the sake of a hobby or curiosity I'll be happy to share it with him.

-steve

Somehow, my faith in the universe just got stronger. Good to see, mate.

by **UWSDWF** » 19 Apr 2007 4:42

my parents no longer have the influence on my life to dictate what I do and don't do

by **cjames73** » 19 Apr 2007 11:00

you should definately tell your parents you pick locks.
if you don't you'll lose their trust in you and thats not a nice thing to happen

i'm not in this situation as both my parents are dead but they wouldn't have a problem with it anyway.

by **UWSDWF** » 19 Apr 2007 11:03

oh my parents know and I've fixed some locks, rekeyed some and otherwise so I guess they approve, I just couldn't care less if they didn't

by **Kaotik** » 19 Apr 2007 12:02

Honesty is a good quality, keep it and you will gain trust. Don't hide anything from your parents as it will always lead to a bigger problem in the future.

I'm 28, been picking and all around messing with locks since I was about 15. My parents have always known about my interest in locks and supported me.

by **freakparade3** » 19 Apr 2007 13:24

Legion303 wrote:
Pwnt lolz.

My ex-con father didn't care--he knew I wasn't criminally-minded. But he had some good advice for me when I told him once that I wanted him to teach my son about safecracking when he was older. My dad said that he wanted to wait and see what kind of person Dustin grew up to be first, and that he would only teach him if he grew up to be honest.

So as a parent, I take that advice to heart. If I know my son is only using the information for the sake of a hobby or curiosity I'll be happy to share it with him.

-steve

I'm in a situation similar to this with my nephew right now. He's 14 and very interested in learning to pick locks. He has always looked up to me and wants to do the things I do. He's a good kid, never been in any serious trouble, the problem is that he's easily swayed by others. I fear that if I teach him and his buddies ask him to open a lock he shouldent he will do it to look cool.

by **RangerF150** » 19 Apr 2007 13:47

I'm forty something and should be fixing things around the house, not picking locks. I should know better at my age!

If I where in your position I would tell my parents, trying to hide something makes it look like your trying to hide something :-)

by **arris** » 19 Apr 2007 15:20

im 18 but been doing it since i was 17, but my parents know,

oh if all the many locks around my room, or the picks scattered over my keyboard an on my desk didnt give it away, me being a apprentice locksmith would..

altho had them before my job, an my dad didnt care, as already bought me a video an helped me find info, and my mom, she knew im a good kid :twisted:

by **Charodei** » 19 Apr 2007 15:50

JackNco wrote:addictive as it is i doubt many people get violent or abusive after a heavy night of lock picking out on the town

Some might get violent or abusive toward particularly frustrating locks.

by **SmokieD** » 19 Apr 2007 16:00

Charodei wrote:
JackNco wrote:addictive as it is i doubt many people get violent or abusive after a heavy night of lock picking out on the town

Some might get violent or abusive toward particularly frustrating locks.

Especially a lock youve been able to pick in the past with ease.

by **DaveAG** » 19 Apr 2007 16:04

For the record I'm 23

You shouldn't hide the fact you hobby pick. Secrecy can lead to mistrust and with a hobby like this, mistrust could cause you major problems.

Ideally your parent's won't mind. If they do then you could always shown them this site and Locksport International to try and show that both hobbyists and locksmiths pick, and that there is nothing illegal about picking your own locks in your own home.

Worst case you'll have to wait until you move out.

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