<p>As someone who started drinking in 9th grade (though not particularly regularly) I can’t tell you not to. But be aware of the risks - physical, mental, risks of sexual assault while intoxicated, risks of addiction, all of that - before you get into it.</p>
<p>legendofandrey: Actually, a lot of guys really don’t mind chicks who like to party. And by party, I mean get smashed.</p>
<p>This is really the wrong place to ask a question about doing anything that won’t sacrifice your freedom and exposure to sunlight ;).</p>
<p>First, I’m very disappointed to see the word ‘rational’ being tossed around here. There is no rational reason to drink. However, there’s no rational reason to fall in love, either, and I love my girlfriend! What should I do with that?
There are certain aspects of life that don’t make sense. Riding roller coasters, skydiving, driving fast cars, etc., none of that makes any rational sense, but we do it all because it’s hella fun. I’m going to be honest, if I was at a party with someone who only wanted to do the rational, I’d probably ignore them all night.</p>
<p>All that aside, and just throwing a nice little twist into this post, I can’t really say I recommend drinking. That’s just a personal thing. It’s just so inconvenient and I’m not a big fan of the hangover. Sometimes I have a great time, sometimes not so much. I drink maybe once a fiscal quarter but really not much more. I’ve also smoked a little weed, and a little more frequently than drinking. I like it a little more; I like the experience and the convenience and the lack of an aftermath on my body. I don’t really do that much any more either, so now I’m actually pretty sober.
I would still recommend trying it at least once, but I see no reason to do it as a freshman. I don’t think it’s important whether or not you decide to drink this summer, but the reasons behind your decision. If you decide against it because it isn’t rational, enjoy your path on becoming the most boring and lonely person you’ll ever know :p.</p>
<p>Oh, I don’t think this is a serious thread exactly. The relaxed tone seems more like somebody posting a thread just to see what kind of results she’d get… which explains why she’s so resistant to what ppl are saying.</p>
<p>OK, so I definitely didn’t read this whole thread but whatever. anyway, I don’t think drinking occasionally is too bad. I didn’t start drinking til my freshman year of college (I was 17), however. My sophomore year took a total nosedive because I got sort of “addicted” not to the alcohol but to the partying. I was also really depressed during this time, so I would not recommend starting to drink if you are depressed. You need help then, not more depressants on top of it. This year, junior year, I’m doing completely fine though. I still drink/party occasionally, but not all the time like sophomore year. You have to learn how to budget your time around partying/drinking and studying/school stuff (incl. ECs).</p>
<p>i recommend it</p>
<p>Drinking in moderation is okay. As long as you stay responsible and don’t over do it.*</p>
<p>*Although, I would say, most high schoolers are not responsible…</p>
<p>or you could have fun and NOT worry too much…
either way</p>
<p>I’m sorry to be so blunt, but to the OP - your tone just screams FRESHMAN</p>
<p>It seems that most of the obvious arguments have already been covered, I only skimmed the thread, but from your first few posts, it seems like you’re bragging about how “cool” you’re going to be this summer, but apparently you’re still struggling with something internal because you still have doubts (reason for posting this thread). Sounds like a cry for attention. Getting wasted every week for the entire summer doesn’t seem fun at all, especially at such a young age. I’m sure it’s extremely unhealthy. Can anyone explain the thrill and pleasure in this?</p>
<p>its absolutely fun if thats what you wanna do and dont have to ask people if y ou should..however probably not the best idea if you cant make up your mind first</p>
<p>if you drink in large amounts every week, you’ll probably be putting on the pounds. There’s nothing low cal about alcohol, and one can easily consume 1000+ calories in getting smashed alone.</p>
<p>Have fun gaining weight.</p>
<p>Haha, if you would’ve lived in Ukrainian village then you wouldn’t ask questions about why wouldn’t you drink, would you? :)</p>
<p>Sight of alcoholics sleeping on the roads is pretty depressing.</p>
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<p>Lulz, full of fail. Unfortunately, these kind of posts actually resonate with some people…</p>
<p>Fine, think about it this way: Ethyl alcohol is to yeast as feces is to humans (well, to some extent).</p>
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<p>Actually, there are rational reasons to fall in love.</p>
<p>It is far more amusing to be sober watching all the drunk people.</p>
<p>Just be sure to stay responsible, don’t overdo it, and stay hydrated to avoid hangovers.</p>
<p>My real opinion: It’s fine for college people to drink, but you 9th graders doing it just look pathetic and sad. You’re not cool. You’re too young to be cool.</p>
<p>This seems like an obvious ■■■■■ thread to me, I mean come on, who would actually post this:
“Meh, I know you don’t have to, but I’m depressed and rebellious by nature so it’s really tempting.”</p>
<p>If you’re serious…well…you’re an idiot. That’s all I have to say. I agree with the person above me.</p>
<p>"So far, the cons of drinking:
<p>Please, please read an AA handout. The list definitely goes on.</p>
<p>But if you’re the type of person who wants to go out and deliberately party and drink and ignore life, then no one is going to be able to stop you, because you won’t be able to understand why someone would make the choice to lead a responsible, productive, happy life.</p>
<p>Okay, thanks to the people who offered advice backed up by facts.</p>
<p>Don’t drink if you’re going to be a ■■■■■■ and have your life revolve around the next party. You have no idea how annoying some people can get when they use alcohol to pretend that they’re cool. Drink if you really want to. Hell, get drunk if you really want to. But for the sake of everyone else around you, KEEP IT TO YOURSELF (unless you have a truly badass story, and by badass I mean other people are talking about it, not you). One of my friends was a loser, but a good one; he was nice to people (especially girls) and was hopeless (just like me). Now he’s an ******* who makes sure to bring up in every conversation how much he ‘drank’ at the last party that he ran his fat ass away from when the cops busted it up, or how badly he wants to go outside and smoke (cigarettes, ***???). He’s rude to people (and misogynistic to women) and STILL ABSOLUTELY HOPELESS, except now I don’t sympathize with him.</p>
<p>Don’t be that person. Your friends will want to punch you in the temple.</p>