[PM_Mama00]

I agree and disagree with this article. Yes, drinking is a problem at colleges. Yes, thousands die from alcohol related incidents. But what about the thousands or non-college students that are alcoholics? There are so many people who are affected by alcohol, not just college students. I think the stereotype is getting worse and worse. Something I think is a problem to is parents. Well, at least personally. Many of my friends were sheltered throughout high school, and then when they went on spring break or away to college, they started partying hard core. Growing up, I was allowd to have the occassional drink at a wedding or on holidays, and now that I'm in college I don't feel that it's important to be wasted every weekend. If parents don't feel they can trust their child away at college, then they shouldn't let them go! Plus, when teenagers are exposed to new things (such as being able to party every nite w/o parents) they are going to try things, unless they don't want to and are strong with their morals.