Ever feel like you know someone like this? My days at college are finally over, but some of my family is just now starting their college, and um.. college partying days. And yes, I worry that they will drink too much and do something irresponsible.  

In my opinion, kids these days get away with WAY too much. Going out at night and coming home at 2, 3 even 4am while their parents think they were home at 1am. Which is still later than they can legally drive.

My kid is due at the end of September... I hope by the time he’s a teen, my feelings will still be the same then, as they are now. I want my child to be safe, and not afraid to tell me where he is and what he’s up to. I’d rather have him be honest with me than try to get away with something illegal and stupid.

My Dad always told me, “I don’t care where you are, what time it is, or what you’ve been up to. If you need a ride home for any reason, I want and EXPECT a phone call. I won’t get mad. i just want to know you are safe.”

I’ll always remember that and hope to do the same.