It's Mom's Fault--Prompt 13

Write a response to the October 9, 2007,U.S. News & World Report article, "A Host of Trouble" and answer the questions below. You can pick up a magazine in my classroom throughout this week. I ask that you return it when you're finished so someone else can use it. I will make copies of the article for those who don't get a magazine or want to have a personal copy.

The questions below are to be answered in paragraph format. Please refrain from using numbering within your paragraphs. Your answers are to be evident in the paragraphs you form. Please ensure that the response to this prompt is written in a manner that anyone could pick up and read it without wondering if they missed something. If you need help understanding this, refer to the SAT models I gave you in class, or see me.

Please answer the questions thoroughly. Myriad questions ask to state your opinion. Make sure you inform the reader with an explanation of why you do or don't take a certain stand. The questions don't come in any particular order; however, your paragraph must flow logically from point to point. There are no wording limitations for this prompt. I only ask you adhere to the above guidelines.

1. Do you agree with critics who state that social host laws will never eliminate underage drinking? Why or why not?

2. Do you agree that: "Stricter parental liability, can reverse society's tacit acceptance of underage drinking. . ."? Why or why not?

3. State whether you believe parents should be held responsible for their children's harmful social habits. ie-drinking, drinking and driving, wild drunken parties.

4. What do you believe are the long-term effects of parents allowing teens to drink at home?

5. What advice or recommendations would you give concerned parents to help solve the teen drinking crisis?

This assignment is due: Tuesday, October 30, 2007