I know most won't
agree with this, but here goes. I'll explain all now so I don't have to
elaborate on it in any other posts on this subject. I don't feel that underage
drinking always leads to alcoholism or that all teens that drink are troubled. I
think a lot do it just to do it, some b/c of peer pressure and some just b/c
they like it. None are really good reasons, but it does happen, every day. Now
when my kids are in high school and they wind up at a party and drink, then I
want them to call me and I'll come pick them up w/o really punishing them for it
b/c I'd rather if they do get drunk to call me to come get them than to try to
drive home themselves or get in the car with someone else. Not to mention in a
lot of cases the more you try to stop them from drinking, the more they are
going to do it behind your back just to spite you. I don't approve of underage
drinking, regardless of the fact I did it myself as a teen. But the fact still
remains, it is a part of everyday life. While maybe not normal as Jackie says,
it is part of the norm. Ok, I've put in my two cents now. Good night all.
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