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Originally Posted by The_Jazz
Perhaps it was designed that way, but I find the first post to be shortsighted and dangerous. It will only lead to binge drinking, which is bad regardless of age. Mixed with irresponsible youngsters, it's a recipe for disaster.
Last year in a Chicago suburb, there was a prom or graduation party thrown by a kid who's parents took this exact stance. They purchased all the alcohol and tried to confiscate all the keys. They missed one set, and two kids died in a car wreck at the foot of their driveway. Those parents are now in jail - and I think they belong there.
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Pretty much my sentiment. My child, like many will probably experiment. There's only so much of your child's outside behavior you can control. Hopefully we have armed her with information and good decision making skills. Beyond that, they will do what they do.
However, if I find out that my child was at a house where alcohol or any impairing or illegal substance was provided, I will absolutely prosecute and/or show up on their doorstep. The dangers of accidents, alcohol poisoning, and inappropriate behavior (lowered inhibitions) are too great for immature minds and bodies. It is irresponsible for adults to facilitate such events.