Parents And Drinking

[Lil Red]

+J.M.J.+
there was an interest article today in my paper about the fact that my state's students' drinking has increased from 2005 (among 12-20 year olds).

to quote:[quote]We have been taught to think that the key to appropriate drinking habits is teaching our children to "drink responsibly." This idea is a fallacy. We cannot teach anyone to drink responsibly; what we are actually doing is teaching them to drink. No one starts drinking to become an alcoholic.

When we begin to drink alcohol, it is like playing Russian roulette - except instead of bullets, the empty chambers are moderate drinkers, and the loaded chamber is an alcoholic.

Set an alcohol-free example
When we teach our children to "drink responsibly," we are playing a dangerous game with their lives and their future. Is that alcoholic chamber destined for your child? This is a question that should be at the forefront of our thoughts before we become the influencer of our children's drinking habit.[/quote]

as a parent, i always thought it was my responsibility to model appropriate alcoholic consumption, but this article has me thinking. what are your thoughts?

[Budge]

Keep booze out of the house except for COOKING! {like chicken and wine}

Edited June 7, 2008 by Budge

[cmotherofpirl]

Why? There is nothing wrong with having a glass of wine at Christmas or Thanksgiving. Jesus drank wine.

[Justin86]

[quote name='cmotherofpirl' post='1562229' date='Jun 8 2008, 12:10 AM']Why? There is nothing wrong with having a glass of wine at Christmas or Thanksgiving. Jesus drank wine.[/quote]
My thoughts exactly. My parents drank around me(never to excess mind you) and I'm a responsible drinker to this day.

[Budge]

Responsible drinker?

Does that mean you just get TIPSY and NOT out and out DRUNK?

Having booze in the house can be a stumbling block to a teen who is predestined to problems with alcohol, it is something that is NOT necessary.

[Winchester]

The quoted article was written by a moron.

[rachael]

[quote]The quoted article was written by a moron.[/quote]


[quote name='Budge' post='1562282' date='Jun 7 2008, 10:34 AM']Responsible drinker?

Does that mean you just get TIPSY and NOT out and out DRUNK?

Having booze in the house can be a stumbling block to a teen who is predestined to problems with alcohol, it is something that is NOT necessary.[/quote]
Yea, that thought never stopped many kids from boozing once they got to college.

Edited June 7, 2008 by rachael

[Justin86]

[quote name='Budge' post='1562282' date='Jun 8 2008, 12:34 AM']Does that mean you just get TIPSY and NOT out and out DRUNK?[/quote]
Yeah, so? Jesus got tipsy too.

[Justin86]

[quote name='rachael' post='1562297' date='Jun 8 2008, 12:44 AM']Yea, that thought never stopped many kids from boozing once they got to college. [/quote]
Or in high school with their friends for that matter.

[Alycin]

[quote name='Justin86' post='1562252' date='Jun 7 2008, 10:18 AM']My thoughts exactly. My parents drank around me(never to excess mind you) and I'm a responsible drinker to this day.[/quote]


This from the person who told me last week, "[url="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/index.php?showtopic=80601&st=280"]Since when was drunkenness a sin[/url]?"

[Paladin D]

[quote name='Winchester' post='1562284' date='Jun 7 2008, 11:35 AM']The quoted article was written by a moron.[/quote]

I second that notion.

[Alycin]

IMO it could go either way with teens... if there is not a drop of alcohol in the house it may create a curiosity about it and an eagerness to try it. If a child grows up witnessing their mother or father drink on a regular basis, the child could use that excuse as a reason why they should be able to drink. If a child grows up watching their parents drink to a point where their demeanor changes, even in the slightest, it can be damaging and confusing to them.

So pretty much... it could all go wrong.

[Alycin]

Calling someone who has an opinion that disagrees with your own a moron is pretty uncharitable.

The article topic is not a new one; and just because some people don't like the idea of not keeping alcohol in their house because they like to drink, does not mean that the article doesn't have a reasonable argument.

[Winchester]

Drunkenness is the habit of being drunk. Don't bother with dictionary definitions. You'll find they vary. My usage is proper.

[Justin86]

[quote name='Alycin' post='1562333' date='Jun 8 2008, 12:55 AM']This from the person who told me last week, "[url="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/index.php?showtopic=80601&st=280"]Since when was drunkenness a sin[/url]?"

[/quote]


I think I clarified what I meant in that topic. Thanks for spinning my words to make me sound like an alcoholic.

Why are the Charity Police so uncharitable?

Edited June 7, 2008 by Justin86