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DelayedReaction · 04-14-2004, 02:41 PM

I'm only 21, so I'm not going to profess to being an expert on parenting. But here's how I would handle it...

1) Find out where my kid is, and make sure he's okay. That much alcohol would cause a panic scare.

2) Talk with him when he gets home. Find out the situation, and then address the problem as needed. Would have the kid dump the alcohol into the drain himself, and take out the trash.

3) Establish punishment and counseling as needed.

My plan for my kids is to establish several important rules. The number one rule is the need for honesty; I intend to be honest with my kids and I expect them to be the same with me. If they need a ride home, I will give them one no matter what the hour. If they drink and drive, the punishment will be beyond severe (their license will be cut up, their car sold, etc.). The expectations within my household are very simple; you may not drink if you are under 18, and if you are over 18 then you may not drink without my permission. You will not drink to get drunk, nor will you allow yourself to be put in a situation that makes that possible.

If you are to go to a party where drinking is expected, you are to be home at a specific hour agreed upon by the both of us. Failure to call ahead if you are late will result in repercussions.

You are the follow the three golden rules of drinking (well, my rules):
I. YOU WILL NOT DRINK AND DRIVE.
II. You will not drink alone.
III. You will not drink on a school night.

Those are my rules. Follow them, be honest about your actions, or face the consequences.

04-14-2004, 02:41 PM	#34 (permalink)
DelayedReaction BFG Builder Location: University of Maryland	I'm only 21, so I'm not going to profess to being an expert on parenting. But here's how I would handle it... 1) Find out where my kid is, and make sure he's okay. That much alcohol would cause a panic scare. 2) Talk with him when he gets home. Find out the situation, and then address the problem as needed. Would have the kid dump the alcohol into the drain himself, and take out the trash. 3) Establish punishment and counseling as needed. My plan for my kids is to establish several important rules. The number one rule is the need for honesty; I intend to be honest with my kids and I expect them to be the same with me. If they need a ride home, I will give them one no matter what the hour. If they drink and drive, the punishment will be beyond severe (their license will be cut up, their car sold, etc.). The expectations within my household are very simple; you may not drink if you are under 18, and if you are over 18 then you may not drink without my permission. You will not drink to get drunk, nor will you allow yourself to be put in a situation that makes that possible. If you are to go to a party where drinking is expected, you are to be home at a specific hour agreed upon by the both of us. Failure to call ahead if you are late will result in repercussions. You are the follow the three golden rules of drinking (well, my rules): I. YOU WILL NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. II. You will not drink alone. III. You will not drink on a school night. Those are my rules. Follow them, be honest about your actions, or face the consequences. __________________ If ignorance is bliss, you must be having an orgasm.