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[quote=Anonymous][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]

12:02 here.    I think there can be a more civilized "medium".     While I am not opposed to serving an older teen a glass of wine with dinner, or a celebratory glass of champagne or maybe even a cold beer (singular), being that teen is YOUR CHILD in YOUR HOME.     But this is very different than giving them an okay on a boozefest or thinking it is appropriate to know that other kids are drinking in your home, many of whom you know nothing of how their parents regard such a situation.

And when it comes to weed, I have no moral judgment on it, I think it is no worse than alcohol  and while I would not campaign for it to become legalized, if it made it to the ballot I would most likely vote in favor of legalization.    However, right now, in most states it is illegal and IMO that makes it not worth the risk.    On second thought,  I do have one moral judgment, unless you know a farmer who is growing it you are probably indirectly supporting the drug cartel, plus you have no idea what kind of chemicals are in what you have bought, consequently making your purchase totally unethical and pretty damn stupid.      And for a parent to have a such a relaxed attitude on this is pretty irresponsible parenting. 
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