But in the case of teens, Atwood said, the drinking may be much more severe. Nearly 40 percent of Montana high school seniors admit guzzling five or more drinks at one sitting. Atwood also said teens have not been taught to entertain themselves. Instead, they turn to movies and video games, which portray extreme behavior. The bigger the risk, the better.
Kids drink now to the limit.
And a lot of parents have bought into that. But that's no more responsible than hanging out in a bar. We need to model working and playing together. Programs are beginning to stress music and art, sounds and shapes. I gave myself permission to play.