As an adult I am still to this day questioned and looked upon as odd because I choose not to drink alcohol and I am 40 years old. I am not saying drinking is evil, it’s not, but it can lead to addiction and I am not willing to risk that. I like to be in control of myself. Many people do things they would never do sober when they are drunk.
As a parent I cannot stand to see parents drinking in excess in front of their children. Children do what they see not what they are told to do. As a parent it is our responsibility to teach our children how to grow and lead a responsible life through our actions and behaviors.
As a parent is the example you are setting for your children respectable and responsible? If it is then hopefully you will see that in your children in years to come. If it is not you can change your actions.
Being a parent is an unbelievable responsibility. There are many sacrifices we make on a daily basis to teach our children and raise them to be healthy, responsible, good adults. Take a moment to consider if your actions are leading them in that direction. As parents we need to reflect on our actions often to make sure that we are setting the best example possible for our children.
Drinking in excess does not happen often, but it does happen in my household, whether it is me or my husband. It has been happening for almost 27 years. For my older girls it has taught them responsibility, because driving is never involved, and it has taught them responsible drinking. sometimes they were oblivious to mom or dad being drunk. sometimes they took advantage of it because they could get what they wanted from their father. They are both, at 23 and 27, very responsible adults. They live on their own and have since they were 18 and are respectable citizens with good jobs, sometimes two jobs to make ends meet. For my younger two, I hope it teaches them the same.
I remember when my mother would drink in excess and as a child I wanted to fix it and make her feel better. I remember my dad drinking in excess and driving me home, and I love my father dearly, it was just part of our life. For some families it is a reality, sometimes not a good one, but a reality all the same. I take offense in the fact you are offended by me. Yes, it tells you in the bible that being drunk is a sin, don’t we all sin in different ways, and how can you judge the people who “sin” in this way? For some it is an addiction, some it is a coping mechanism, and for others, just a way of life. Not a justification for drinking, but just a reality for some families. Please don’t judge me. i turned out fine with seeing my parents drunk, and my two older girls have turned out fine. you make a choice to not drink and that is your choice, just don’t judge us who drink. post on your wall if you want to. Just wanted to give you my side of the story.
Cheryl