What are parents whose kids drink in high school doing or thinking?

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Sat, 03 Jun 2006 13:42:35 +0000

I was fortunate to have good parental models and a positive peer group when I was young, which also gave me the strength to avoid temptation when in college. I honestly never had an alcoholic drink until I was 21, and I drank rarely after that. In fact, I have never really been drunk, because I never had more than one or two at a time. I enjoyed the time with friends and felt great in the morning.

I am not trying to brag. What I am trying to say is that life is great without alcohol. Alcohol is not necessary to have a good time or relax with friends. When my sons go out to do things with friends, they rarely drink–the under 21 son does not drink at all anymore, although he did flirt briefly with partying. And they are both terrific young men who are fun to be around.

Why get drunk? If you think it through logically, what good does it do you? You kill off brain cells and feel lousy in the morning. Why not enjoy life sober? Or just have one drink if you enjoy the taste or need to relax, but want to take good care of your body and avoid leaning over the toilet. Is there any logical reason for getting drunk??