Actually, I'd punish the teenager too.
I get them home safely first, but you better believe the punishment would be
forthcoming. It would likely be *mitigated* by them having the sense to
call me instead of driving drunk, but even that bit of intelligence wouldn't get
them out of trouble only lessen the sentence.
Charles Mims
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jen --
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Subject: RE: [Sndbox] My stance on underage drinking
I actually agree with you on the drinking
thing, I was just pointing out that I can see how Jackie sees punishing an 8
year old and not a teenager is a little well, it doesnt make
sense.
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Subject: RE: [Sndbox] My stance on underage drinking
My
point was which is better, punishing them for drinking and calling you so they
don't drive again and them never calling you again and getting behind the wheel
of a car or not punishing them and them calling you whenever they need a ride.
Many times I got in the car with someone that was drunk b/c I knew if I called
my parents (even on the times I wasn't drinking) they would ground me for life.
So I snuck around and did it and was lucky I survived.
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Subject: RE: [Sndbox] My stance on underage drinkingWell, she has a good pont there. :-0)
In a message dated 11/13/2003 12:10:21 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
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Subject: Re: [Sndbox] My stance on underage drinking
I know most won't agree with this, but here goes. I'll explain all now so I don't have to elaborate on it in any other posts on this subject. I don't feel that underage drinking always leads to alcoholism or that all teens that drink are troubled. I think a lot do it just to do it, some b/c of peer pressure and some just b/c they like it. None are really good reasons, but it does happen, every day. Now when my kids are in high school and they wind up at a party and drink, then I want them to call me and I'll come pick them up w/o really punishing them for it b/c I'd rather if they do get drunk to call me to come get them than to try to drive home themselves or get in the car with someone else. Not to mention in a lot of cases the more you try to stop them from drinking, the more they are going to do it behind your back just to spite you. I don't approve of underage drinking, regardless of the fact I did it myself as a teen. But the fact still remains, it is a part of everyday life. While maybe not normal as Jackie says, it is part of the norm. Ok, I've put in my two cents now. Good night all.
so an 8 year old who misjudged a jump should be disciplined but a teenager who drinks shouldnt as long as they call for a ride home? that makes sense.
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