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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]by the time some kids are juniors and certainly seniors, they are drinking.  We do allow specific kids to drink in our house. We also allow them to drink at specific other houses. This gives us a lot more control. We talk to the other parents about who is involved and who has access to cars. Needless to say, there is all about facing reality and ensuring that there is no drinking and driving. The kids, so far, have bought in to this by policing each other. works for us, not everyone.[/quote]

My kids aren't high school age yet, but I imagine this is how we'll be.  I'd rather them drink responsibly (not get wasted) in my home than sneak booze at random parties and drive or ride home with a drunk driver.  There were certain families that allowed this when I was in high school.  Drinking was allowed (or at least ignored) and then we'd have a big slumber party so no one would drive.  The kids whose parents were the strictest were always the kids who were the worst.  I was roommates with one such girl in college Freshman year.  She spent just about every night her first semester totally wasted and went from being a virgin to having a reputation as a major "slut."  I believe her actions were a reaction to growing up in such a strict household.  [/quote]

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