Since this is a discipline, they re usually motivated to change, because if they don t, they re going home. For a long time drinking has been the number one way to engage in rebellion and push the envelope, Boer explained. Students may be rebelling against authority, doing something they know will get a reaction from parents and bring a definite consequence if caught. Then there s the whole peer pressure thing, where the desire to belong is greater than the desire to please parents or listen to conscience. When Moses killed the Egyptian, it became nearly impossible for him to speak with authority or make a difference in other people's lives.
Alcohol can be just as devastating.
If you're abusing alcohol, maybe it's because you've given up the idea of making a difference. Copyright 2000 Clem Boyd. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. Clem Boyd is a freelance writer who lives in Dayton, Ohio.