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

avoidingwork
Wed, 31 May 2006 03:10:13 +0000

Katiebee,



although i get drunk most weekends, i’m pretty smart about it and i credit my parents for that. not all regular/binge drinkers are rebellious idiots-all of my friends and i are academically successful, responsible and socially comfortable people



What you have described is high-functioning substance abuse behaviour. Just because someone is academically successful does not mean that they do not have a substance abuse problem.

It sounds as if your parents have attempted to be straight forward and realistic with you about drinking. But don’t kid yourself that weekend binge drinking is the same as drinking responsibly.