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I grew up in a family that was never strict about alcohol. I was always able to have wine with dinner -- or even some beer with my dad once in a while. When I moved down to South Carolina and was growing up, I was very suprised to see how horrified people were at the notion of alcohol. Kids were never even allowed a sip of wine. Baptists and other branches of christianity ridiculed us catholics . Yet, people from those very families who were so strict fall victim to alcoholism and irresponsible drinking. I believe that if you restrict someone from something -- and make it a horrible sin to even think about, then that person will strive to experience this forbidden fruit. It seems to be in human nature. I grew up fairly unrestricted and now that I have some independance, I do not really abuse it. I've seen so many people my age make a huge dramatic deal out of miniscule things like relationships, drinking,.ect; the rampant stupidity I observe from my peers makes me very apprehensive of the future when I look back on decisions I make. I'm really sick of all the drama people create. Life is way too short to get caught up in the small things.