Lessons Learned
The Social Element
"After all," say the adolescents in our lives, "It's just a social thing."
"I don't know what the big deal is (about binge drinking), it's just something that we all do, so we all have something to do together. It's fun."
"Yeah, some people try it for the thrill of it, just to see what it feels like. But, after that, most people do it to fit in, to be nicer and more acceptable. You know, it's easier to approach people if you're buzzed."
"I think I was afraid of how he would react to me (if I refused) because I had just met him and I don't want people to not like me and stuff."