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It's funny. My mom knows very well I drink, and we've discussed it. She's not entirely accepting, but she's certainly not steadfastly against it. I think she's one of those enlightened beings who have noted the contradictory nature of alcohol laws. Furthermore, she knows me, and knows I'm not a complete moron.
Since the age of 16 she's told me that she will not accept me driving drunk. Regardless of the time, she would always pick me up. She would give me til noon the next day to collect my thoughts, and we would hold palaver.
The nature of her job doesn't allow for me to be conspicuously breaking laws, so that was always an issue. But if I acted responsibly, she never really came down too hard on me.
I tend to think I'll be the same way when I'm a parent. As has been noted, other cultures don't adhere to such antiquated drinking laws, and other cultures thus dont have such a virile and dangerous drinking culture among teenagers. I see Canada as a great example of this; sure, Canadian teenagers still get smashed and whatnot, but it's not as secretive and harmful. Just my two cents.
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I'll be the one to protect you from your enemies and all your demons.
I'll be the one to protect you from a will to survive and voice of reason.
I'll be the one to protect you from your enemies and your choices, son.
They're one and the same I must isolate you, isolate and save you from yourself."
- A Perfect Circle
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