"DEAR ABBY: I am the mother of four children, ages 18 to 25. A 'practice' they discuss among their friends is the 'rite of turning 21,' which is to drink 21 shots of hard alcohol. I'd like to think my children are intelligent and informed enough to know how dangerous this could be, but when I mention it, I get the standby, 'Everyone does it' or 'It's fine.' I worry myself sick over this, not only for my own kids, but for all young adults. Please shed some light on this practice. Perhaps they will listen to you." . . . . more
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10.18.2005
Uh, Your Kids Aren't Smart And I Bet They Don't Read Dear Abby, Either
"DEAR ABBY: I am the mother of four children, ages 18 to 25. A 'practice' they discuss among their friends is the 'rite of turning 21,' which is to drink 21 shots of hard alcohol. I'd like to think my children are intelligent and informed enough to know how dangerous this could be, but when I mention it, I get the standby, 'Everyone does it' or 'It's fine.' I worry myself sick over this, not only for my own kids, but for all young adults. Please shed some light on this practice. Perhaps they will listen to you." . . . . more
