Pima
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Sorry, but we part ways here.
Did the OP state he was drinking daily?
~ There is a big leap to assume that he was foolish drinking on Sat., like many traditional college kids to they clearly have a problem.
He was a fool impo because he didn't get the SA life, but taking him out to the woodshed does no good.
He F'd up. His parents are living through major stress.
~ Heck there is a poll on another forum addressing if a parent should pay.
I look at this and can only say OMG how many stones are being thrown?
I am not naive. I know my kids drank underage, just like their parents. I do not think they have an alcohol problem. You do realize in Europe 18 is the legal age to drink?
Want to argue that they should be held at a higher standard than any college kid (non-ROTC) than go for it! Yet, your post flat out says:
An assumption without knowing the facts.
~ Throw the stone, but how did he get the alcohol as a C4C?
~ How did he buy it, smuggle it in?
Surely, he had peers that failed too. However, this kid did the honorable thing and resigned.
The OP has not responded for 3 days. Reading the berating/condescension that posters feel free to post, I would have walked away too.
The amount of stones being thrown is disheartening.
I am also going to say that if you believe your little baby at college never imbibed, or saw underage drinking than you have:
1. An Angel
or
2. A relationship where they hide the truth from you.
Just me, but sit down with your child at a traditional college, and ask them these questions:
1. Did you see drunk students?
2. What did you do?
~ Did they report them? If not why?
If they didn't, why not?
Life is grey.
I hope we all stop this attack regarding alcoholism. The kid screwed up. The family is broken hearted. Enough with the judgement.
Move on and assist on how their child can become an officer.
Did the OP state he was drinking daily?
~ There is a big leap to assume that he was foolish drinking on Sat., like many traditional college kids to they clearly have a problem.
He was a fool impo because he didn't get the SA life, but taking him out to the woodshed does no good.
He F'd up. His parents are living through major stress.
~ Heck there is a poll on another forum addressing if a parent should pay.
I look at this and can only say OMG how many stones are being thrown?
I am not naive. I know my kids drank underage, just like their parents. I do not think they have an alcohol problem. You do realize in Europe 18 is the legal age to drink?
Want to argue that they should be held at a higher standard than any college kid (non-ROTC) than go for it! Yet, your post flat out says:
He clearly has a problem, the kid is dependent on alcohol and needs treatment and counseling.
An assumption without knowing the facts.
~ Throw the stone, but how did he get the alcohol as a C4C?
~ How did he buy it, smuggle it in?
Surely, he had peers that failed too. However, this kid did the honorable thing and resigned.
The OP has not responded for 3 days. Reading the berating/condescension that posters feel free to post, I would have walked away too.
The amount of stones being thrown is disheartening.
I am also going to say that if you believe your little baby at college never imbibed, or saw underage drinking than you have:
1. An Angel
or
2. A relationship where they hide the truth from you.
Just me, but sit down with your child at a traditional college, and ask them these questions:
1. Did you see drunk students?
2. What did you do?
~ Did they report them? If not why?
If they didn't, why not?
Life is grey.
I hope we all stop this attack regarding alcoholism. The kid screwed up. The family is broken hearted. Enough with the judgement.
Move on and assist on how their child can become an officer.