Parents that can't get over the fact that you drink.

[sighyoung]

My twin brother would go out, drink too much, and sometimes get sick or act like a fool.

Consequently, my parents didn't notice my drinking much, because I was a saint by comparison.

After I moved out, I doubt they worried for two seconds about the subject. They're so pleased that I lived to my mid-forties, successfully procreated, and manage to feed and clothe myself.

[Bo Hart]

That sucks that they displease of your drinking.

My parents never really cared about my drinking in high school. We had some parents around here that would buy their underage kids alcohol and would basically host parties for their kids' friends. While I can't say my parents encouraged drinking, they basically just took the "if you don't do anything stupid, we don't care" approach.

[GatewaySnayke]

Parents who buy their kids alcohol are pretty lame. Something like that shouldn't be encouraged.

The cops broke up a "graduation party" a couple years ago and told the people who were overseeing it that they were bad parents. I think the cops around my parts suck, but I concur with that statement.

[AdmiralKird]

There is nothing wrong with a little harmless drinking. People having fun, and as long as you do not get AIDS, its a good time. If I want to go out and experience life with Captain Morgan or Admiral Nelson, thats okay with me. Everyone should have at least a time in there life where they learn the value of a good beer or a good 20 beers. Thats just part of life. Hell, we're all Cardinals fans here, except for the occasional cub from the north side of baseball. This team was saved by beer, without liqour we could not enjoy the experience of Aaron Miles' defense at 2B, SS, or whereever he might play that day. THATS NOT THE POINT! The point is to have fun and not get killed while getting an education. WE CAN DO THIS. ITS OKAY. Parents need to realize that they're not 30 anymore and their kids are 20 years old, they can make up their own minds. Time flies, lets not waste it. Dance!

[ghostrunner]

There is nothing wrong with a little harmless drinking. People having fun, and as long as you do not get AIDS, its a good time.

Just wanted to say I found that funny.

My Dad was giving me sips of beer here and there when I was a kid, though I wasn't ever allowed to "drink" around them.

I actually think having adult supervised drinking at an earlier age - maybe 14 or so - wouldn't be a bad idea. As it is, the kids start around 15 or sooner, unsupervised, and end up going way overboard.

[sighyoung]

There is nothing wrong with a little harmless drinking. People having fun, and as long as you do not get AIDS, its a good time.

Just wanted to say I found that funny.

My Dad was giving me sips of beer here and there when I was a kid, though I wasn't ever allowed to "drink" around them.

I actually think having adult supervised drinking at an earlier age - maybe 14 or so - wouldn't be a bad idea. As it is, the kids start around 15 or sooner, unsupervised, and end up going way overboard.

Better yet, parents should drink a beer with a food-coloring chaser. Then pretend to get sick from the beer, and with a well-placed finger down the throat when the kiddies aren't watching, ralph all over the living room rug.

I think the kids will get the message.

[Cronos]

There is nothing wrong with a little harmless drinking. People having fun, and as long as you do not get AIDS, its a good time.

Just wanted to say I found that funny.

My Dad was giving me sips of beer here and there when I was a kid, though I wasn't ever allowed to "drink" around them.

Ha, my parents's solution? Give me a tiny portion of some cheap white wine(for cooking purposes) when I was about six or seven to try and get me to hate it at a young age.

Well, I don't like wine(Especially white wine). So I guess their plan kind of worked and kind of didn't.

[Maclowery]

Most of my stories involving my friends involved "we were at this bar" or something similar. My parents don't mind that I drink pretty often, but I absolutely never tell them about 'being wasted' or anything like that. I have to glaze over the amount, basically. I'm totally jealous of one of my closest friends back home, who can freely tell stories about drunken good times to his mom and dad and have them just laugh about it. I get glared at or lectured if I mention anyone being drunk at any time.

Then again, several years ago, the worst night of my life (a DUI) really changed their perception of things. So I don't fault them at all for it.

[Sutter'sBeard]

Yes, Mother and Father: I know you do not. I don't live with you anymore: get OVER it.

Yes, I know I'm apparently going to be a "deadbeat" and am apparently going to "drink myself to death as you claim". *eye-roll icon here*

It sucks to have parents that don't drink when you yourself do partake on occasion.

Easy solution: Do not tell them when you drink.

[JL21]

You should teach them a lesson by drinking destructively and becoming an alcoholic.

Also, at Thanksgiving, make it a point to tell them how much "fun" it is to drink and drive.