Reader’s Question:
My husband and I don’t have any record for DUI, my husband being a social drinker and I don’t drink at all. What I don’t understand is that my teenage son got so early into drinking and what’s even worse is that he usually drives himself home after a party. What could be the reason for teens to get into drinking and driving? I’m afraid that my son would cause or be in an accident and be charged for DUI here in Dundalk, Maryland.
Carol
Dundalk, MD
During the phase of a teenage life, teens usually get excited and have fun by starting to explore the world without noticing that they are still a little teenager of probably the age near thirteen to sixteen. Drinking and driving seems to be a new activity that teenagers have begun to explore and for them, this sounds very exciting. You may be aware of the statistics on teenage drunk driving so it’s understandable that your son might just be in an accident in Dundalk, Maryland that is caused by drinking and driving.
Teenagers are so anxious to drink alcohol but majority of them have poor driving skills. The main reason why teens are so eager to drink in this early stage of their lives could be blamed on getting tempted to do so since their friends are into it as well. By being ‘in,’ they think that they could look cool and funky; and even look cooler if they drive after consuming alcohol. Drunk driving is an activity that could be related to excitement but yet so dangerous that can even take one’s life away forever. I know that you are concerned about your son being in an accident and be charged with DUI so you can talk to him and tell him the consequences that he is facing with drunk driving.