<p>Hey
Ive had many recent encounters with alcohol lately in parties and all. And I've been pushing myself to stay away from it and never have it until im legal. However my curiosity is getting away from me and everyone else is doing it. Wait? Or no?</p>
<p>You know the answer to this. Wait. Don’t let curiosity get the best of you.</p>
<p>Can you handle it? Will you get caught? Are you responsible enough to not do something stupid? It’s all up to you.</p>
<p>^What he said. If you’re smart about it, there isn’t too much harm in it. I can’t really justify it (due to legality and what not) but, if you’re in the slightest uncomfortable, don’t do it. I was really comfortable when I had my first drink</p>
<p>First whoever your hanging out with thats taking you to these parties is a bad influence.
Not that you should never talk to them or hang out with them again but be aware of what situation you are putting yourself in. Is the crowd that drinks the crowd you really associate yourself with?
And wait. Because if you get caught drinking underage that could go on a record that goes to colleges which will make your future a h*ll of a lot harder.</p>
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<p>Yes, because that happens oh so often.</p>
<p>“Is the crowd that drinks the crowd you really associate yourself with?”</p>
<p>That is a gross generalization of people that drink. Its fine if you are comfortable, try playing a couple games of beer pong. You won’t get drunk and its a fun exposure to alcohol</p>
<p>^ I second that. I’d say 60%-70% or so of the seniors in my my school drink - so many do so cause I live in a wealthy town and there’s nothing to do in my town. Our last two valedictorians - headed to Dartmouth and Yale - were pretty well known partiers. Are there bad kids that drink that you don’t wanna associate yourself with? Yea. But there are good kids that do it too.</p>
<p>I honesty don’t see the big deal in alcohol maybe since its never been so restricted from me, a sip of wine here and there, a curious shot of rum, it’s not this far off thing that I’m eager to taste… It’s just like hey, you can make your own decisions, if you think you can handle it go for it. But some people really can’t handle it and maybe that person is you. :\ I’m not inthat predicament so I don’t know what to say if that’s the case</p>
<p>Just don’t drink. Simple.</p>
<p>No it doesn’t happen that often. And if you are willing to risk that ‘Oh-it-won’t-happen-to-me’ then fine.
However; if you would rather not risk your entire future on a few beers then I’d advise against it.
It does happen. Just because it’s rare or not common doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be aware of consequences. Especially when it’s something as trivial as drinking underage.
So the fact that they were Valedictorians and went to great schools means that they are good moral people? No it doesn’t. There are plenty of people in ivy league schools that did well in high school and partied. They’ll probably party in college and have a jolly old time but that doesn’t make it right.
Yeah nope. Just cos other people do it and don’t get penalized still doesn’t make it right. For Cripes sake it’s illegal. It’s illegal, damaging and it’s hard to control. Putting yourself in an environment where everyone is drinking is a bad idea. Even if you aren’t personally drinking it’s still unsafe. You can only control how much you drink not everyone around you so putting yourself in a situation with drinking teenagers is a bloody awful idea. period.
You willingly put yourself in a situation in which teenagers who have been drinking drive. In a situation where you may get taken advantage of. Shall I continue?
Plus potential brain damage!
It’s just… Why?
Seems like an awful lot of risk and responsibility when you really ought to be playing outside and studying and reading and not getting drunk.
(“Oh I don’t get drunk I’m responsible blah blah blah” Yah that’s rubbish once you start you test boundaries)
Just cos you haven’t had a bad experience yet doesnt make it advisable.
There is always a difference between a ‘good kid’ and a 'successful kid ’ good grades only mean they score well on tests a good kid follows rules. Oh I know how boring!?</p>
<p>Siriuss, you seem to have very little faith in humanity. People can be responsible. You don’t have to take the risks if you don’t want. Others believe the benefits outweigh the risks.</p>
<p>Health risks only come into play when you drink way too much at once (alcohol poisoning), or a lot over a long period of time.</p>
<p>Siriuss…come on, now.
OP, don’t start drinking because you feel pressured since “everyone else is doing it.” If you’re going to drink, drink responsibly. Know your limits.</p>
<p>Oi.
I don’t have little faith in humanity.
I’ve just seen lives ruined because of that incredibly harmless thing you refer to as alcohol. (more then one and several in progress)
Just… I don’t get why you would?
In a few years sure. Heck even first year of college go ahead but high school drinking is a bad idea.
Pretending like everyone at every party you go to will be lovely and sober is ridiculous.
Plus it’s /still/ illegal.</p>
<p>^^ Just wanna say I totally agree with LaChicaBuena: don’t do it cause you’re being pressured. Do it cause you want to.</p>
<p>^ Plenty of people don’t have their lives ruined by alcohol. Plenty of people have enjoyed it responsibly. If you’re not responsible enough to do it appropriately - don’t do it! </p>
<p>Just because something is illegal doesn’t make it morally wrong. In Alabama it is illegal to play Dominoes on Sunday. In Michigan it’s illegal to sell cars on Sunday. You see the point I’m making.</p>
<p>Siriuss, I’m very offended by your implication that people who drink aren’t good people. I just got back from living in a favela (slum) in Rio de Janerio helping to teach underprivileged children English. This wasn’t a mission trip or through any teaching agency. I wanted to go, so I went. Alone. I also drink, and I’m 18. So because of that fact, all the aforementioned stuff should just be disregarded and I should immediately be labeled a bad person…</p>
<p>Interesting logic.</p>
<p>I almost got suspended for being in a room where there was allegedly alcohol, notice that I don’t even say drinking alcohol.</p>
<p>On a school trip to Europe a group of kids (myself included) were just hanging out in a hotel room in a country where we were all legal to drink and an anonymous person on the trip called the room of the teacher sponsoring the trip saying that we were all drinking and partying. Eventually the teacher went to the room to see for himself (I was back in my room by then) and saw no alcohol, but he still said everyone who had been there was likely to be suspended (45 days is the length for alcohol at my school), and me being honest (and stupid) admitted to having been there at some point. There was no alcohol, and we all still had to speak to the principal and sit through a week of waiting to see what would happen just because someone for some reason said there had been alcohol. A guidance counselor who also supervised the trip told us that we were all in a life changing amount of trouble and we had better come up with some new plans for the future pretty quick. Yea awesome right? I am a 4.0 student and have never been in trouble and my future was in jeopardy without it.</p>
<p>Not meant to be a scare story, just know how easy it is to get into trouble.</p>
<p>If you’re smart about it, you’ll be fine.</p>
<p>I’ve never drank (except one shot glass worth of wine last year to see what it tastes like.) I dont really go to parties (even though I sometimes get invited.) I don’t really trust myself enough to drink haha. I’m worried I’d do something crazy. And I know my mom would be able to tell Ive been drinking in a second.</p>
<p>My brother was suppose to be his valedictorian!the perfect fit for HYP but lost his valedictorian place and recommendation for HYP because I was caught drink out side of the school with some friend and yeah that was his first time!everybody lost respect for him!just don’t do it!your suppose to drink because you fell like it not because everybody else do it!would you kill yourself with everybody is doing it?obviously no!so don’t!peace</p>