I’ve read that Johnny’s dad was the ‘friend/buddy’ type of parent, during Johnny’s high school days. Allowed drinking/partying, etc. Promoted the ‘live large’ lifestyle.
I wonder how much this contributed to the problem at hand.
Sad. Hope the guy can somehow get clean. Sounds like maybe a crack habit?
Too many kids have been ruined by parents who see their kids as the ticket to fortune and fame.
It contributed plenty. I know people well who know this family and grew up with Manziel. Hind sight is 20/20, but the parents created this little monster. They never set any boundaries, rules or limitations - and let him run the show.
This carried on when he went to A&M. Contrary to calls the coaches sent in, he would defy them and run different plays. But since he was successful because of his exceptional athleticism, they decided to let him basically run the offense. It worked and gave Manziel an even more exhilarating feeling of untouchable euphoria.
Johnny got used to getting high on being a rebel and increased using drugs & alcohol. Sadly, he may not hit rock bottom and seek help before he may permanently hurt others and himself.
Probably was the actual cause.........
Yes, his family absolutely enabled his reckless lifestyle. His coaches at A&M did the same. He go to the NFL where it is actually a job and everyone around you was the top 1% on their college team and he couldn’t hack it.
The trick to life is surviving our parents. Yikes!