h and twelfth graders. The experiment was divided into three groups, those who drank with their parents, those who drank with parents and peers and those who only drank with peers, which resulted in the most consumption. Those who only drank with their parents, resulted far less consumption than those who drank only with peers. In this case it is shown that those who drank with their family were more responsible consumers of alcohol. In Puerto Rico a study concludes children need to feel closeness and intimacy in their childhood in order to have a satisfying life. The study was taken from children of mentally ill or alcohol dependent parents. Those exposed tend to be involved in more dysfunctional events and/or, stressful lifestyles. In many cases the child develops problems most like the ones of the ill parent.I feel that a child dealing with an alcoholic parent has much negative influence on them. All of my life I have visited my aunts home and spent time with my cousins. However it was not untill recently, in the last couple years, I realized my aunt has a serious problem with alcohol. It was then that the whole picture came to me. Each of my aunt's children has a learning disability as well as esteem issues. The oldest has failed two grades. The middle child continuously lies for attention at the age of fourteen. The youngest, only four is very shy, and hardly speaks to anyone but her immediate family. It is unfortunate but each of these children are faced with an unhappy lifestyle, because of a mother who does not take much time participating in her children's lives. Each of my cousins is affected slightly different, however each has to deal with an unstable mother who no doubt is a big influence on their lives.In conclusion it is obvious that parents are a prime source of ones future. The betterment of every person's lives depends on their childhood and experiences from their parents. In all cases those children who have good ...
