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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We allowed one at our house, but didn’t supply booze of course. I put a lot of waters and soda in the basement for them. Kids arrived with backpacks that I’m sure contained booze. Party ended at the time I requested. Nobody drove. Why did I allow this? I don’t know…why not I guess? Kids were seeking a house for a party and I said sure. It was going to happen somewhere and we have the space for it, and forgiving neighbors. [/quote]

I could have written this post. Same exact thing here. It’s not a regular thing but I’ll allow it on special occasions. Once maybe twice a year. It’s been fine and brought a lot of excitement to our house [/quote]

This is the genuine answer why people do it.  They don’t see a problem with it.[/quote]

Abstinence only parents won’t understand the parents who provide condoms, and don’t drink and party parents won’t understand the parents that want their kids to drink and party at a house rather than while hiding in shame.

Abstinence only parents have more grandchildren out of wedlock, but still judge the parents that provide condoms.[/quote]

NP - first of all, abstinence from sex is a terrible comparison to abstinence from booze.  Providing condoms hurts no one.  Supplying children with alcohol hurts those children.  There’s a lot of evidence showing the latter.

Second, parental attitudes towards drinking don’t have to be all or nothing.  It’s not supply your kids with booze vs. pretend they never drink.  FFS, tell your kids you expect them not to drink, but you’re aware that they might, and if they do, your safety is the most important thing.  Tell them you won’t punish them for calling you for a ride home when they get drunk.

Is the above a perfect approach?  No.  But it’s a lot better than handing over the alcohol or pretending alcohol doesn’t exist.[/quote]

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