Biggest drinking school

[Anonymous]

IDK about HS but I'd steer clear of the "Top Playboy Party Schools." Although I just looked at the list and none of the schools on there are at all impressive.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/25/playboy-top-party-schools-2013_n_3991393.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was planning on introducing microbrews and good wine at home at around 15... hopefully turn dc into a wine and beer snob, so at least binging will be less likely.

...and you think that will keep them away from Milwaukee's Best?

[Anonymous]

Sadly not one poster here, presumably parents all of us, has mentioned the most urgent message that should be going around about under-age drinking. Not that it doesn't happen or can be aligned with any school, but the fact of the current drug and alcohol awareness education that overwhelmingly supports discouraging underage drug/alchol use as a scientific measure -- the facts we now know about the adolescent minds and systems truly will be heartier and less likely to become addicts later in lfe if they are put off now. Many of us parents who whooped it up in middle and/or high school might have much better habits today had there been such a wealth of support and information as most schools have today in their instruction. Just because our parents thought it was cute to offer beers or a safe haven for "youthful exuberance" in a past generation doesn't mean we shouldn't try and steer our kids to a healthier adult life than we had. Drinking and drugs at a young age is not a moral issue -- it's an issue to deal with maturely so they may enjoy their lives without black-outs, date rape, and addiction before 21 years of age! So, set the bar high (pardon the pun) -- when we lower it they will jump in the game too young.

[Anonymous]

PP.. I agree with you to a point. I believe that message of drunk driving has set in and at least my kids and their friends say they do a good job of designating drivers. The U.S. is one of the very few secular governments in the world with a 21-year-old drinking age. The rest of the world it's 18 or 19. I punished drinking in our household but I loosened up after the 18th birthday. I try to instill the idea of drinking beer instead of hard alcohol, drinking water and slowing down or stopping after two drinks. Finally, I want them to be the person who keeps an eye out on others.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sadly not one poster here, presumably parents all of us, has mentioned the most urgent message that should be going around about under-age drinking. Not that it doesn't happen or can be aligned with any school, but the fact of the current drug and alcohol awareness education that overwhelmingly supports discouraging underage drug/alchol use as a scientific measure -- the facts we now know about the adolescent minds and systems truly will be heartier and less likely to become addicts later in lfe if they are put off now. Many of us parents who whooped it up in middle and/or high school might have much better habits today had there been such a wealth of support and information as most schools have today in their instruction. Just because our parents thought it was cute to offer beers or a safe haven for "youthful exuberance" in a past generation doesn't mean we shouldn't try and steer our kids to a healthier adult life than we had. Drinking and drugs at a young age is not a moral issue -- it's an issue to deal with maturely so they may enjoy their lives without black-outs, date rape, and addiction before 21 years of age! So, set the bar high (pardon the pun) -- when we lower it they will jump in the game too young.

So black-outs, date rape, and addiction are okay after 21? From what I can tell many parents discourage underage consumption, but want their kids armed with knowledge in case they stray. Don't studies show that abstinence education and teen pregnancy correlate positively?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was planning on introducing microbrews and good wine at home at around 15... hopefully turn dc into a wine and beer snob, so at least binging will be less likely.

...and you think that will keep them away from Milwaukee's Best?

NP here. My kids are still young but yes, I am hopeful that this will be an effective strategy for us, too. We are from Europe and my DH is in the wine industry. It's worked with food -- sort of -- so far, so I'm hoping to impart the same message about responsible consumption of alcohol: that is is for complementing your food at meals.

[Anonymous]

It's the U.S. and Islamic nations that limit drinking to those 21 and over.

[Anonymous]

GDS is considered the biggest drug school in DC Metro. That might include drinking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:GDS is considered the biggest drug school in DC Metro. That might include drinking.

You're high. Not even in DC, much less metro area

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
I was planning on introducing microbrews and good wine at home at around 15... hopefully turn dc into a wine and beer snob, so at least binging will be less likely.


...and you think that will keep them away from Milwaukee's Best?

Well one Guinness and a pitcher of miller lite = a pitcher of microbrew beer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:GDS is considered the biggest drug school in DC Metro. That might include drinking.

You're high. Not even in DC, much less metro area

You're tripping. It totally is dude.

[Anonymous]

Holy Child, Holton, Landon, Potomac

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:GDS is considered the biggest drug school in DC Metro. That might include drinking.

I don't agree, they are not as big as some of the other privates, their percentage does not even come close.

[Anonymous]

I drank in highschool. I smoked pot in highschool. I was a good kid, got good grades, went to great college and law school, have a very successful career, marriage and wonderful kids that I know will try the same things. Its life folks. I worry more about my kids having sex or oral sex - something I didn't do in highschool although I had boyfriends and was pressured.

IMHO best thing you can do is teach your kids to highly appreciate their bodies and minds. Make them play sports and get up early on weekends to go for a run with you is always a good idea too.

[Anonymous]

The school is LANDON by a several miles...and many there ....they're darn proud of it!