Anonymous wrote:We never served alcohol.

We knew they had fake ids and we didn’t confiscate them.

We knew they drank at other people’s houses so we provided unlimited Uber.

We discussed what to do in certain dangerous situations… cops arriving, someone is throwing up, etc. don’t drink and swim.

I’d say if you have a kid that won’t drink lean into that but don’t put your head in the sand.

Don’t forget about drugs… kids think they can get high and drive, educate them.

This is us too and most of our friends and kids’ friends’ parents

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Anonymous wrote:Just curious for everyone keeping their kids dry....what exactly do you expect will happen when they are exposed to unlimited alcohol during the first few nights they are at college and for the entire freshman and sophomore years before they turn legal?

The research is clear: The younger kids are when they start drinking, the higher their risk will be for developing alcohol use disorder.

You don’t need use disorder to over drink and die.

We never served alcohol.

We knew they had fake ids and we didn’t confiscate them.

We knew they drank at other people’s houses so we provided unlimited Uber.

We discussed what to do in certain dangerous situations… cops arriving, someone is throwing up, etc. don’t drink and swim.

I’d say if you have a kid that won’t drink lean into that but don’t put your head in the sand.

Don’t forget about drugs… kids think they can get high and drive, educate them.

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Anonymous wrote:Just curious for everyone keeping their kids dry....what exactly do you expect will happen when they are exposed to unlimited alcohol during the first few nights they are at college and for the entire freshman and sophomore years before they turn legal?

The research is clear: The younger kids are when they start drinking, the higher their risk will be for developing alcohol use disorder.

This. Already answered with EMT kid. We rarely ever have a drink, maybe 5 times a year a glass of something. So, kid wasn’t exposed much or interested. Their group of friends are very healthy, loves gym, focused on med school goals. Family lives in UK, believe they’ve said their studies have shown they have more alcohol abuse as adults even though the logic was don’t make it forbidden fruit.

Anonymous wrote:Just curious for everyone keeping their kids dry....what exactly do you expect will happen when they are exposed to unlimited alcohol during the first few nights they are at college and for the entire freshman and sophomore years before they turn legal?

The research is clear: The younger kids are when they start drinking, the higher their risk will be for developing alcohol use disorder.

Anonymous wrote:We don't serve alcohol to minors but know parents who do. Also it seems common here in the DMV for older teens to have fake IDs and go to bars with their parents knowledge. These are kids from UMC and MC families.

Significant group from DC privates too. I just don’t get it.

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Anonymous wrote:Just curious for everyone keeping their kids dry....what exactly do you expect will happen when they are exposed to unlimited alcohol during the first few nights they are at college and for the entire freshman and sophomore years before they turn legal?

Maybe not drink if they weren’t allowed and/or taught to drink at home. Everyone advocating for kids having drinks at home is merely teaching them to acquire the taste. You do realize any drinking before 21 will train their brains to respond more positively to alcohol, right?

THIS EXACTLY!!!

Absolutely not on providing alcohol to minors. I was wild in college, but no longer drink much as an adult. One glass of wine annoyingly gives me a hangover, so not worth it. My oldest doesn’t drink at all, youngest is more rebellious so we’ll see in college.

Oldest is an EMT in college and it’s been interesting hearing stories. Majority of calls are kids vomiting and scared. I guess it’s worst in in Fall as freshman figure out their tolerance levels. Glad they call, better safe than sorry, but in my day it was called “puke and rally.” Not making fun, it’s serious, just didn’t expect so many new drinkers calling for emergency.

In our state, people under 21 may legally drink alcohol if they are in a private residence and under the supervision of their parents/guardians. We have included DC in drinking wine with us at meals from time to time; we would never give him drinks before a party.

We knew that he would probably drink at graduation parties, so our rule was that he could attend as long as a parent would be picking him up at night. He ended up completely safe.

Anonymous wrote:Just curious for everyone keeping their kids dry....what exactly do you expect will happen when they are exposed to unlimited alcohol during the first few nights they are at college and for the entire freshman and sophomore years before they turn legal?

Maybe not drink if they weren’t allowed and/or taught to drink at home. Everyone advocating for kids having drinks at home is merely teaching them to acquire the taste. You do realize any drinking before 21 will train their brains to respond more positively to alcohol, right?

We do not serve or buy alcohol for our kid's friends, but at home, we allow our senior to try wine, champagne, etc at family holidays and celebrations. We also allow them a Pina colada on vacation. We live in nyc where hs kids do go out and drink. I dont like it, but its the reality. Thankfully, kids dont drive here. We have had many conversations about alcohol and safety, trying to help them understand risky behavior, moderation, peer pressure, reasons why people drink, etc. We don't glamorize alcohol and they have seen friends get sick which has been a good life and safety lesson. From what i understand, Most of the dangerous binge drinking happens when kids are at some kid's home vs out at a bar/restaurant. Many parents turn a blind eye. My kid knows my concerns. I want them to have facts so they can make informed and smart choices when with friends and as they approach college next fall. I also want to maintain open communication so they know they can always come to me for help.

Just curious for everyone keeping their kids dry....what exactly do you expect will happen when they are exposed to unlimited alcohol during the first few nights they are at college and for the entire freshman and sophomore years before they turn legal?

Anonymous wrote:We don't serve alcohol to minors but know parents who do. Also it seems common here in the DMV for older teens to have fake IDs and go to bars with their parents knowledge. These are kids from UMC and MC families.

You will have to be more specific than "DMV," because I don't think it is as common as you think it is.

None. How is this even a question?

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Anonymous wrote:We don't serve alcohol to minors but know parents who do. Also it seems common here in the DMV for older teens to have fake IDs and go to bars with their parents knowledge. These are kids from UMC and MC families.

Good luck explaining to the admission officer why Larlo got arrested for a fake ID over the summer.

I know, that's why I'm shocked that many parents seem okay with it. Not uncommon for older teens to go to UMD bars.