posted 09-28-2009 12:43 PM            

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I have concerns about the amount of excessive drinking which occurs among Murray students and the alcohol that is made available to underage Murray students by Murray students who are 21 years of age and older. I am interested in hearing from other parents about their experiences with this problem. murrayracermom

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posted 09-28-2009 04:01 PM               

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My freshman daughter has been to a few parties and it seems the drinking occurs at frat houses, although some have been caught with booze in their dorm rooms. That being said, it would be tough to find a school that doesn't have underage drinking.

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posted 09-28-2009 06:28 PM            

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My daughter is a Junior and as such isn't old enough to drink yet but I am quite sure she has had a drink or two, however I feel confident that she (because her mother and I raised her) hasn't done anything more than have that drink or two.

Your child is on their own and he/she can and will do as they please now and honestly there is really nothing you can do about it.

If you feel you have raised him/her to the best of your ability, then you have to trust them.

Sure they will make some mistakes but that is the part of growing up that is so hard on us parents but you have to allow them to learn from those mistakes, as if you try to protect them all their life, they will never grow up!

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posted 09-29-2009 07:20 AM            

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our daughter (freshman) is in a sorority & they use the buddy system to stay safe. She doesn't drink (and I'm not being naive!) but has already been exposed to plenty of binge drinking. She told us her friends actually carry water bottles so guys quit offering them drinks every minute. Every school has issues but if you have concrete concerns I would take them up with the dean of students. I think the important issue is that every student needs to accept responsibility for their own actions. Binge drinking is a loss of control caused by insecurity. I've told my daughter repeatedly that its ok to make mistakes just don't make one that will alter your life forever. They have gone away to school to have the opportunity to make choices both good and bad. Hopefully, the right choices will outweigh the poor ones.

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