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Are we surprised?
Thanksgiving, New Years, and Christmas are three holidays clustered almost within a month of each other. It’s no surprise that this time of the year can be a stressful, but joyful time. The holidays have always been reason for celebration. With friends and family, it’s almost guaranteed that everyone will have somewhere to be and something to do. When adults celebrate during the holiday season, they sometimes have alcohol at their parties. It’s not a surprise that adults drink around the holidays. Liquor stores are even open later this time of the year. With such emphasis on parties and fun, is it a surprise that students drink around the holidays too? “(The holidays) are more of a reason to drink, it (alcohol) is easier to find,” said Zack Crowe. “They (students) figure if there are parties, there is going to be drinking there,” Corey Wright said. There was a survey of 50 students ranging from grades 7-12. Over half said they knew students who drink around the holidays.
Why do they do it?
“I thought drinking around the holidays was just for celebration.” said Marissa Hill. The opinions vary on why students drink at all. The question has no sure-fire answer. There are so many cases and things to consider. “(Students drink) because they are insecure, and they thinks its cool.” said Marissa Hill. Many other students at this school share her opinion on why students drink. Shawna Abner said,“(Students drink) because all their friends are doing it, and they think its cool.” Corey Wright also said, “(Students drink) because they think it’s cool. They think they are big and bad if they do it.” So, what is so cool about drinking? “The illusion of being an adult by doing things only adults can do,” said Mike Jennings.
Where do students drink and where do they get it?
Around the holidays alcohol is definitely in circulation a lot more than any other time. No wonder it’s easier for a minor to obtain some, but where exactly do they get it? “It’s out more, because the adults are out partying,” said Shawna Abner. Adults leave alcohol around when they are celebrating with their friends. Some minors take advantage of this. “Students get it (alcohol) at home or at parties where somebody is old enough to get it,” said Marissa Hill. “People in their house buy alcohol around the holidays. The alcohol store is always open,” said Corey Wright. Students may only have to go as far as their kitchens and closets to find alcohol. “(It’s easier to get) because they (adults) just leave it around,” said Eric Allen. Alcohol may be easy to find around the house, and it seems like finding a place to drink it may be just as easy. When the adults are out at their own affairs, minors are left unsupervised. “(Students drink) anywhere no one will find them,” said Corey Wright. Some students drink at their houses during the holidays, as well. Its not unusual to even hear about students who drink with their families.
Thanksgiving, New Years, and Christmas are three holidays clustered almost within a month of each other. It’s no surprise that this time of the year can be a stressful, but joyful time. The holidays have always been reason for celebration. With friends and family, it’s almost guaranteed that everyone will have somewhere to be and something to do. When adults celebrate during the holiday season, they sometimes have alcohol at their parties. It’s not a surprise that adults drink around the holidays. Liquor stores are even open later this time of the year. With such emphasis on parties and fun, is it a surprise that students drink around the holidays too? “(The holidays) are more of a reason to drink, it (alcohol) is easier to find,” said Zack Crowe. “They (students) figure if there are parties, there is going to be drinking there,” Corey Wright said. There was a survey of 50 students ranging from grades 7-12. Over half said they knew students who drink around the holidays.
Why do they do it?
“I thought drinking around the holidays was just for celebration.” said Marissa Hill. The opinions vary on why students drink at all. The question has no sure-fire answer. There are so many cases and things to consider. “(Students drink) because they are insecure, and they thinks its cool.” said Marissa Hill. Many other students at this school share her opinion on why students drink. Shawna Abner said,“(Students drink) because all their friends are doing it, and they think its cool.” Corey Wright also said, “(Students drink) because they think it’s cool. They think they are big and bad if they do it.” So, what is so cool about drinking? “The illusion of being an adult by doing things only adults can do,” said Mike Jennings.
Where do students drink and where do they get it?
Around the holidays alcohol is definitely in circulation a lot more than any other time. No wonder it’s easier for a minor to obtain some, but where exactly do they get it? “It’s out more, because the adults are out partying,” said Shawna Abner. Adults leave alcohol around when they are celebrating with their friends. Some minors take advantage of this. “Students get it (alcohol) at home or at parties where somebody is old enough to get it,” said Marissa Hill. “People in their house buy alcohol around the holidays. The alcohol store is always open,” said Corey Wright. Students may only have to go as far as their kitchens and closets to find alcohol. “(It’s easier to get) because they (adults) just leave it around,” said Eric Allen. Alcohol may be easy to find around the house, and it seems like finding a place to drink it may be just as easy. When the adults are out at their own affairs, minors are left unsupervised. “(Students drink) anywhere no one will find them,” said Corey Wright. Some students drink at their houses during the holidays, as well. Its not unusual to even hear about students who drink with their families.