<p>Unfortunately a lot of college drinking isn’t “normal” to me. I never really liked drinking myself, just would have a few beers and even that, I gave up by 30. My children don’t want to drink (at least now) and don’t understand why you have to learn to like a drink. They like Pepsi, they liked it the first time, cultivating a like for a drink, that is not legal for them or taste good, seems silly. I have to agree with them, why have to learn to like something you don’t even like the smell of now? For some, they might like the feeling they get, the buzz, but we all know it’s not usually kept under control. Sober students looking at a guy with a hose in his mouth guzzling bear or stumbling over his things to vomit on the floor isn’t attractive. I don’t think most student partying on videos is attractive when it’s out of control. “Getting used to that” might be necessary to some degree, but liking it, is something else. I don’t think that anyone should have to tolerate some of the things students have to tolerate today, especially for the money they are spending.
As my niece told her roommate, I am paying almost 9,000 for this room and I should have a say in what goes on here, same as you. (she became an accountant later) : )</p>