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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'd say 21:17 is clueless. This thread is just another perfect example how adults knew damn well these kids were drinking and driving. And did nothing to stop it.[/quote]

And I'd say you're clueless if you think teens don't fool their parents all the time.  Perhaps you were born an adult and somehow missed the teenage years....

FWIW, I have teens and no parent I know would willingly allow their kids to drink and drive, but kids are good at deception.  There was one adult who allowed kids to  have a party at his house and while not providing booze, looked the other way.  Other parents knew this and were furious.  They told their kids not to go there, but even some of the good kids sneaked over -- it's called peer pressure.  Ultimately, the kid who t threw the party went away to a substance abuse program, but I'm sure the parties only moved to another house.  Particularly by junior year, it seems, you need to watch your kids like a hawk.  They think they're invincible and for every horrible fatal crash, their are tons of other kids who get away with driving drunk and continue to do it.  [/quote]
[b]Once you know your kid has started drinking, why in the hell does a parent allow him driving privileges? This sounds more like parent self-deception, but it feels good, huh? [/quote]
Or when you see that your kid is lying about where exactly he's going at night, why keeping giving him the privilege of going out at night? Because he's got you believing it's his right? Like the car?[/quote][/b]

Wow.  Kind of judgmental aren't we?  Was just sharing the facts as I know them in my area, not saying I turned a blind eye to my own kids.  Oldest teen, now in college and didn't drink before he got there, so drinking and driving not an issue.   Other kid not yet driving.  Not going to parties either as a little immature for grade.  But I know a lot of people in the area and a lot of kids so I know what goes on and who the players are. Trust me, I've no illusions and no fear of brining the hammer down if I ever learn my kids are up to what they shouldn't be.

And none of this feels good..  It's not fun, but it's parenting.[/quote]

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