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In my case there's something to be said for, 'getting it out of your system when you're young', literally. I got sick on spirits at around 17, and apart from a few whiskey shots I had in Greece (do as the locals do :D), I haven't really touched spirits since. Hmm... I do like my beer and...

Agree, and many take it one step further in that they befriended and are in regular contact with many of their friends parents. Not much escapes some of us. Just recently I told my son he woke a family by ringing their home phone at 3am (we have little contact with this family) and his...

Agree with this. At 17 most will have tried alcohol, and many will be drinking regularly. This doesn't mean they'll end up in moral decline or on drugs. I'd concentrate now on teaching and reminding him to keep safe. Ozperp, I bet even though you partied hard you knew your boundries and...

I take it he won't be having an 18th ;). 20+ people is a lot when they've been drinking copious amounts inside the house, hours on end. After putting it as you have I think I'd be furious too. Are you sure you were calm when talking to him :eek:. I must be a bigger softy than you...

You've probably spoken to your son already, but if I were you I would talk to him again when everything has completely calmed down. I would also stress that you encourage him to be completely honest with you while at the same time you stay calm. Be clear on what you consider the issues to...

Was that than more one soccer game or more than 7 watching the game :p. My experience is that even when your own son is trustworthy and has good intentions, when word gets around that the parents aren't home, it becomes difficult for them to set limits and tell the tag alongs to leave or to...