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is it wrong to let your 18 year old be your designated driver?

Poll Poll is it wrong to let your kid be your DD?

  • its fine, party hardy....

    Votes: 12 29.3%

  • no its wrong

    Votes: 22 53.7%

  • who cares its not biggie either way

    Votes: 8 19.5%
  • Total voters
    41
If you're 18, you can to to war for our country...I don't see why an 18 year old can't be DD.

I don't think it's ridiculous. I hate the people who drink then "sober up" cuz they usually aren't sober.

I'd rather the 18 year old legal adult drive than anyone who has had one drop of alcohol!
 
yes its the same 18 year old who has still not driven anywhere at all...........in the past we have been out with my sister and her fiancee' I cant drive even after 1 margarita and DH wont drive after 1 beer in the past DSS had offered to drive us home so my DH can have more then one beer, it seems both wierd and responsible to me at the same time, and DSS will be on the bus come Jan 5th when he goes back to school
 
got2crazykids said:
yes its the same 18 year old who has still not driven anywhere at all...........in the past we have been out with my sister and her fiancee' I cant drive even after 1 margarita and DH wont drive after 1 beer in the past DSS had offered to drive us home so my DH can have more then one beer, it seems both wierd and responsible to me at the same time, and DSS will be on the bus come Jan 5th when he goes back to school
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So you still won't let him drive except to pick up drunk mommy and daddy?
 
My feeling is that on New Years Eve, whether you are drunk or not, and you drive, "you in trouble!" There are too many 'rookies" out there who can't handle their hooch and drive too! All the odds are against you.
 
steve said:
My feeling is that on New Years Eve, whether you are drunk or not, and you drive, "you in trouble!" There are too many 'rookies" out there who can't handle their hooch and drive too! All the odds are against you.
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I agree about NYE in general...so then you feel it's ok any other time of year?
 
Why don't you just take a cab? :9:
 
it all depends--for holiday/family parties I am all for it--it also shows your kids that you are responsible enough NOT to drive

we have had my boys drive us home from family Christmas parties since they had their license..


now would I call them up because I was so drunk to come pick me up??

not so sure
 
mrsmom said:
Why don't you just take a cab? :9:
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I think we have a cab here....I dont know Ill check...........I wasnt talking when they are in trouble or on New Years I just meant generally...
 
Not to mention I would never, ever want any of my children driving anywhere on NYE.
 
got2crazykids said:
I think we have a cab here....I dont know Ill check...........I wasnt talking when they are in trouble or on New Years I just meant generally...
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You might not have a cab? I thought you lived in a bigger town. I did think you were talking about NYE.

In general..............one of you (you or mistah), don't drink. :9:
 
NO excuses, folks. Don't drink and drive- and don't ride with anybody who does.Tipsy Tow offered by AAA: You don't have to be a AAA member, from 6pm-6am on New Year's Eve/Day they will take your drunk self and your car home for FREE. Save this number... 1-800-222-4357. Please re-post this if you don't mind to help save lives. Nationwide!

Posted on facebook!
 
bennaloe said:
NO excuses, folks. Don't drink and drive- and don't ride with anybody who does.Tipsy Tow offered by AAA: You don't have to be a AAA member, from 6pm-6am on New Year's Eve/Day they will take your drunk self and your car home for FREE. Save this number... 1-800-222-4357. Please re-post this if you don't mind to help save lives. Nationwide!

Posted on facebook!
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FYI - This is only in certain states.. Illinois not being one of them.
 
skincarekathy said:
If that parent is impaired, then the underage driver is not actually being supervised by a competent adult, right?

I am floored by this question. It's a special kind of person that a) can't just stay home and get their drink on or b) just can't stop drinking early enough to sober up and drive home themselves or c) has NOBODY IN THE WORLD to choose from as a DD except their kid?

We are supposed to teach kids how to behave responsibly. I for one don't approve of the whole drunk/bar thing, nor would I intentionally expose my kids to it, and me obviously drunk, especially by putting them in a "clean up my mess" role.

****ing outrageous.
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This is over the top rude and judgemental if you ask me. Seriously? I see nothing at all wrong with an adult getting drunk on New Year's Eve as long as they are NOT going to get behind the wheel of a car...regardless if they "sober up" or not. Just because you choose not to drink doesn't mean that others who do choose to (on a special occasion) are making a bad choice or are a "special person."

That being said, I do not agree with the 18 year old driving the parents for the simple fact that I would not want my 18yo out on the road with all of the other drunk drivers. If someone is going to drink, they should spend the night or get a cab.
 
Sorry, but this whole thread pisses me off! A good family friend of DH's was KILLED by a drunk driver coming home from college when they were that age. It was DH's friend who was killed and changed his and that family's life FOREVER. Do whatever the **** you want regarding drinking but have the common sense and decency to STAY OFF THE ROAD. Spend the cash for a cab or hotel room and do the right thing...DON"T make your 18 yr. old drive you regardless of how responsible they are...it just isn't right! whatever!:ranting:
 
When my eldest was a baby my DH and I went to a cChristmas party and got so drunk that God or our Guardian angels must have been with us. That was the last time-about 18 years ago that my DH and I have gotten drunk. I would not do it in front of my kids as it is embarrassing to the kids. And I should know. My dad drank a lot when I was a kid and his actions annoyed, frightened and embarrassed me. Although 18 is an adult I think it is too young to play an adult role. But then again, I hate when parents drink with their kids. We are very stict with my kids in this regard and so far so good. IDK I guess I don't want my kids to think of "drinking" as an activity.
 
kewpon addict said:
Sorry, but this whole thread pisses me off! A good family friend of DH's was KILLED by a drunk driver coming home from college when they were that age. It was DH's friend who was killed and changed his and that family's life FOREVER. Do whatever the **** you want regarding drinking but have the common sense and decency to STAY OFF THE ROAD. Spend the cash for a cab or hotel room and do the right thing...DON"T make your 18 yr. old drive you regardless of how responsible they are...it just isn't right! whatever!:ranting:
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While I agree with you and am sorry about the loss of your friend, she did not say she was going to drink and drive hence the question. She simply asked for our opinions which I think we can give without cussing and throwing f-bombs at her. :9:
 
kewpon addict said:
Sorry, but this whole thread pisses me off! A good family friend of DH's was KILLED by a drunk driver coming home from college when they were that age. It was DH's friend who was killed and changed his and that family's life FOREVER. Do whatever the **** you want regarding drinking but have the common sense and decency to STAY OFF THE ROAD. Spend the cash for a cab or hotel room and do the right thing...DON"T make your 18 yr. old drive you regardless of how responsible they are...it just isn't right! whatever!:ranting:
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that is sad, sorry. what i guess i am missing is that maybe people are getting way tooooooo drunk. i was assuming that we were talking one drink or two and not driving. if you have a cdl license you cannot imbibe at all. and i think anyone who has more than one drink and drives is a fool. that is my creed. now i thought this was just to be safe and have the child drive parents home just to be safe. that being said....anyone who gets utterly plowed is an embarrassement to society and the designated driver is the least of their problems. i assume this was all to keep extra safe and to be on the side of caution on an evening of celebration. sorry for your loss hun . :)
 
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