As a former law enforcement officer and previous to that as an EMT, I have seen this type of story for real way too many times.
'Social' drinking is someting that has become a crutch for weak willed persons to fall back to when problems come their way. It is also something that gets enhanced by peer pressure, the LACK OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY and low self esteem that usually accompanies drinking. 53,000 + persons are killed each year on USA highways - 1/3 of which involve alcohol or street drug impairment. While parents have no control over what other children do, you may wish to consider this:
Parents: KNOW who your children's friends are.
Parents: TALK with your children and BE THEIR FRIEND.
Parents: SET A POSITIVE EXAMPLE for your children.
Parents: Supply your children with a loving family environment.
Parents: TAKE WHATEVER TIME IS NECESSARY to help them to grow and to learn.
Parents: It is YOUR responsibility to keep stories like the one posted above from happening!
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Pastor Gary
Administrative Pastor and
Certified Chaplain Responder -
Alabama, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
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