cle I filed it in my notebook so as to keep a neat record. During my research process much was learned on the topic, foremost that Alcoholism in the family is very dangerous, and as was stated before is a majorproblem in society. Not only in America, but worldwide. In the family, family members often become obsessed with the alcoholics behaviour. Family membersoften become depressed, angry, frustrated, confused and need treatment as doesthe alcoholic. This disease has created such a problem that almost every family is affected by it. According to Joel Dinnerstien, a jewish rabbi and doctor,"Alcoholism is accountable for fifty percent of all the cases brought to family court"(Dinnerstien par. 11). Anger, frustration, these are all outcomes of the terrible addition called alcoholabuse. Injected into the family core before family members realize, this oftenscary addiction sends a family into confusion. Some of the greatest pressures fallon the children of alcoholics. Children usually experience their parents alcoholismwhile they are in their maturing stages, and most often childrens minds are affectedfor lifetimes. This is not hard to believe due to the fact that many children inAmerica experience these hardships. Dr. Ron Pitzer of University of Minnesotasaid , "A large portion of our population is affected, then, since an estimated30 million American children live in alcoholic homes"(Pitzer par.1).It is hard to escape the problem of alcoholism, prevalent in home across the country, it's presence like an entity. Children usually grow up, not understandingwhy their parents drink and often times put the blame on themselves. This " notunderstanding" can lead to a cycle from generation to generation. When the childis in the maturing stage he/she is very sensitive to these sorts of problems (Alcoholism par.3). The child who is in the alcoholic home usually is emotionally unstable, and hasa lack of self-esteem. Also the c...
