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[Shyne151 10+ year member]

My dad has always let me drink with him since i was 18 or 19... and i turned out good... if anything it has taught me to handle myself when i'm drunk and how much i can drink.

We get all these little ****s at school who lived a sheltered life and never drank before because their parents say "it's bad"... then they come out to our parties and we end up either kicking their *** out because they get so drunk and dumb.

 

[MikeofTulsa Moderator]

Yeah, my parents fully understand being a teenager, seeing as how they were once. Though it sounds like Mike never was. But its all about trust. My parents dont have sticks up their ***** about me drinking because they know I am responsible enough to never do anything stupid like drive home. I never have more than 1 glass or so if I know I cant stay there. If I can chill at that place for the evening or stay there long enough to sober up, then I'll have fun. If not, if I accidently get a little out of hand, then I can always call my parents to pick me up. If its like 3am, they might be a little sour its so late, but they would rather do so than I drive.

I'm sorry that my parents taught me responsibility and to follow the law. I'm not saying im perfect. But i certainly do my best to try to be a good example for my son.

 

[tEh koRnDog 5,000+ posts]

I'm sorry that my parents taught me responsibility and to follow the law. I'm not saying im perfect. But i certainly do my best to try to be a good example for my son.

oh i kno, just becaue my dad lets me have a drink means hes breakin laws. I bet youd be that dick at the party who would say shit how its not right to allow your kid to have a drink in a area where its safe for him to do so. I dont know how old your son is, but just wait till hes 18/19, youll have your hands full....no matter what you say or how well you think you brought him up.

 

[mazdakid 5,000+ posts]

in wisconsin if your in a bar with your parents you can drink at any age

 

[MikeofTulsa Moderator]

oh i kno, just becaue my dad lets me have a drink means hes breakin laws. I bet youd be that dick at the party who would say shit how its not right to allow your kid to have a drink in a area where its safe for him to do so. I dont know how old your son is, but just wait till hes 18/19, youll have your hands full....no matter what you say or how well you think you brought him up.

time will tell.

 

[jmanpc 5,000+ posts]

i just drink casually with the family... a nip or two here and there. Never been drunk

 

[Tiger Bass 5,000+ posts]

Its hard to tell how you actually may be in real life, but Im guessing you plan on being the strict parent that doesnt let their kids do anything. I've seen kids with parents like that before. They turn out to be some of the most misbehaved kids because they know and FEEL like they are missing out on so much. So how do they fix this injustice they feel? rebel against their parents. My parents where fairly liberal. The let my have a drink here and there and by no means forbid me smoking. But they were very disappointed with me though, and thats harsher than any *** whoopin. Dont get me wrong though, Ive got my *** beat so many times as a younger kid.

But on the subject of kids from extremely conservative parents and vice versa, my best friend has the most liberal parents in the world. They would let him stay out late and do whatever he wants. To this day, his lips have never touched a cigarette, joint, or a cigar. And he's never been drunk. He's sipped a rum and coke here and there though, but thats it. Its all about trust. He's by far one of the most well mannered kids that actually has a sense of life outside school. I dont know why he's chosen to stay my friend all these years considering how I live but he's the coolest guy ever.

 

[MikeofTulsa Moderator]

Its hard to tell how you actually may be in real life, but Im guessing you plan on being the strict parent that doesnt let their kids do anything. I've seen kids with parents like that before. They turn out to be some of the most misbehaved kids because they know and FEEL like they are missing out on so much. So how do they fix this injustice they feel? rebel against their parents. My parents where fairly liberal. The let my have a drink here and there and by no means forbid me smoking. But they were very disappointed with me though, and thats harsher than any *** whoopin. Dont get me wrong though, Ive got my *** beat so many times as a younger kid.But on the subject of kids from extremely conservative parents and vice versa, my best friend has the most liberal parents in the world. They would let him stay out late and do whatever he wants. To this day, his lips have never touched a cigarette, joint, or a cigar. And he's never been drunk. He's sipped a rum and coke here and there though, but thats it. Its all about trust. He's by far one of the most well mannered kids that actually has a sense of life outside school. I dont know why he's chosen to stay my friend all these years considering how I live but he's the coolest guy ever.

no, I do not plan on being a strict parent, i will however set guidelines and rules for my child. and i will always be ther for my son when he needs anything. Teaching responsibility and accountability go a long ways since most kids these days seem to have some undeserved sense of entitlement. My son will know the value of a dollar and know that to gain the things we really want in life, we must work to achieve these goals. life is not handed to you on a silver platter.

fyi, im a very laid back and easy going person. i just find irresponsiblity annoying.

 

[traksta15 10+ year member]

if you let your kids drink at home, don't you think they'll go out and do it w/their friends?? I've never drank a drop of alcohol but i go to parties, i just hang and have a good time and i'm 20. I lost a lot of friends to high school cause they chose to go hammered every weekend instead of hangin out like we used to, but that's their choice cause their parents let them do whatever they want.......

 

[MikeofTulsa Moderator]

imo far to many parents would rather be their kids friend than their parent. being a parent requires you to actually be active inyour kids life, and be held accountable for their actions. I think that is one of the main problems in this country these days.

 

[packerfan 10+ year member]

what i want to know is why a parent is letting his 19 yr old son drink. if u were my kid, well, you'd know better than to question me, so you wouldnt be here making this stupid thread.

I drink with my parents.....not to get crazy drunk but because they let me and its free drinks haha

 

[packerfan 10+ year member]

Mike, you also have to beable to trust your kid(s). Having them live a sheltered life is only going to make them want to rebel more.

 

[MikeofTulsa Moderator]

Mike, you also have to beable to trust your kid(s). Having them live a sheltered life is only going to make them want to rebel more.

i understand this. but i fail to see how condoning underage drinking is going to harbor trust. letting your kid know your ok w/ them drinking is not setting the right example.

 

[tEh koRnDog 5,000+ posts]

i understand this. but i fail to see how condoning underage drinking is going to harbor trust. letting your kid know your ok w/ them drinking is not setting the right example.

wow, read a parenting book...do something...please....just give your kid up...spare him the agony

 

[22mountaineer 10+ year member]

Sounds like me and the friends across the highway. I am from the country without money and the cool parents. They are rich *** people whose shit dont stink with the sorry parents.

Well me I know my limits, I know how far I can go and I will call if I need a ride home and am plastered. Them on the other hand.. Wont call there parents for shit, and will wait to go out and get plastered.. Raise them how you want, people have diff thoughts. Thats just mine.