Quote Originally Posted by Rosie1958 View Post
I'm probably one of a minority as I don't drink alcohol, smoke, take drugs OR eat chocolate It's accepted that I am one of the older generation (I certainly don't feel it) but I have never needed alcohol to have a good time, it doesn't interest me and never will.

The antics of some of our younger (and older) generation seen rolling around and fighting in the streets at weekends in an alcohol infused stupor is pathetic ..... a sentiment also shared by my 22 year old son who spends his time on the beat picking them up and taking them to the police cells to sleep it off.

Alcohol is very cheap to purchase but that's not why we have so many alcoholics, in my opinion, it's behaviours that need to be addressed. Easier said than done for those that are already caught in the depths of despair of alcoholism (especially their families) but we can all contribute by setting standards, providing guidance and being a good role model parent to our offspring.
for a very sensible - and thought-provoking - post, Rosie ... although I do confess to having a weakness for Cadbury chocolate ... yummy! Shouldn't really be eating it, though - since I'm supposedly a "borderline" diabetic!

As an already fully-fledged member of the older generation, whole-heartedly with your views on anti-social behaviour ... so often "inflamed" by excessive consumption of the "demon drink"!