I've seen people over tiktok and twitter say how they (gen z) will treat their kids and honestly? I think y'all forget boundaries are necessary.
I'm 17 and I go to parties and drink sometimes and I've gotten wasted a few times in my life.
Does my parents know this? No.
Do they suspect it? Obviously, they have been teenagers too.
I'm pretty sure if they caught me they'd reprimand and punish me, but I'd understand it. Nonetheless, they have taught me that if anything happens, no matter what the situation, I can call them because they worry more about me being safe than me drinking a bit.
If something happened and I needed them, I'd call them without a doubt because I know is the best for me. Because they taught me that a punishment is the least you should be worried about if you are in danger/feel uncomfortable/just need help.
They never handed me alcohol, and I think is better that way. Yes, you have to be a teenager and be bad sometimes but you don't want your parents helping, I personally is worse that way and just expose you earlier to alcohol/drugs/party.
Boundaries exist for a reason.
You're parent aren't your best friends even though you love each other and enjoy spending time together. There are things that are better as secrets.
