<p>Jewels_08, I’m sure that your son will be able to avoid partying if he wants to (if you’re strong willed you can really avoid anything). That being said, the majority of students will drink occasionally. If it’s anything like my high school (which I don’t know if it is), the smartest students with the highest GPAs always managed to have a good time and party as well as any other student. Partying isn’t necessarily bad, it’s when it gets excessive that it’s detrimental to both your health and your grades.</p>