08-09-2012, 05:44 PM
When I was 18 and my sister was 16, my father and my stepmother sat us down and said "when we were young, the drinking age was 18. As far as we are concerned, it still is. You guys both hold jobs, pay your own bills and have proven that your both responsible, therefore, YOU may drink at home. Your friends may not drink here. If you ever need a ride because you're too drunk or your ride is, please call us. We will come to get you, no matter the time, no matter the circumstances, no lectures involved, no questions asked. If at any time you become irresponsible with this, you will no longer be allowed to drink at home and you will be monitored." As a result, my sister and I have never had a problem with drinking, we could take it or leave it. My brother was very immature and was not afforded the same "privelage", for lack of a better word. I would never serve alcohol to someone elses child, and I would be pissed to find someone had served my child. If my children prove they're responsible young adults, then we will discuss it. Until such a time, fuck no. They may not have a drop.
Just shut up. Just shut the fuck up right now.