My kid (11) was drunk last night. What should I do?

Question

Everytime he's drunk, I beat him and I tell him not to touch my lichor cabinet. What should I do to stop this?

Answer 1

Just take the liquor out of the house and maybe he wouldn't have the temptation any more!

Answer 2

Well do not beat him for a start. Most people enjoy a drink in moderation and if you lock it all away or forbid him to drink then it becomes taboo and very exciting for a child. In continental Europe children drink from a very young age and have a low teenage alcohol problem. I taught my children to drink RESPONSIBLY, a little water in their wine, lemonade in a little beer etc. They are now both adults and neither of them drink to excess, just a little on special occasions. They are also bringing up their children in the same way and although they are all teenagers they have no wish to go out drinking. Start with conversation, education and trust.

Answer 3

Call a youth worker and get some advise. You beat him?? maybe thats why he is rebelling. Get to the root of the problem before you have major issues with your son.Put a lock on the cabinet.

Answer 4

First, instead of beating him (which apparently hasn't worked so far), you should talk to him; why is he doing this? does he have a family/school/girl, etc. problem? maybe he is following your example? He is certainly screaming for attention, or, maybe he is showing early signs of alcoholism. Get rid of the liquor!! and if the situation doesn't change, look for help before it turns worse, the longer you wait the harder it gets.
Good luck!

Answer 5

Well you shouldn't have alcohol in the house anyway. He's looking up to you so if you drink he's going to drink. What do you expect him to do? Don't tell your kids anything you yourself aren't willing to do, that makes you look like a hypocrite. He's starting a bad habit. Since it's obvious you won't stop drinking, then you need to secure your liquor. Keep it locked up. Good luck with that!

Answer 6

Oh what a great example you are. You drink, you have it in your house, but you don't want him to do what you do. Have you thought about throwing the booze away and becoming a real father? That's what this kid needs. Change your ways now so that he will change. What do you want him to be when he grows up? A sucess or a failure? It's up to you. Good luck and God bless.

Answer 7

STOP BEATING YOUR KID .. That isn't The Answer He will Do it More Just to Dull out the Pain you beating him.. Beating him isn't the Answer . Your sick. Take him to a counselor and while your At it go See one Yourself and some anger Management Classes too

Answer 8

Get rid of the liquor, put a lock on the liquor cabinet, or stop drinking yourself. You are sending him the message that you do it, so it is OK for him to, also.

Answer 9

don't beat him, talk to him, take him to a hospital and show him the state of some drunk men with problems and to AA and the life they have made!!
If he sees the result of excessive drinking he will stop!!

Answer 10

Put a lock on the liquor cabinet or get rid of it altogether and keep a closer eye on him.

Answer 11

fist of all you should be ashamed of hitting your kid. The next thing to do is get him and yourself in couseling. Call Alenon, they help families with alchol problems. The next thing you could do is call the childrens aide society and ask them what to do about your childs drinking, but I doubt you will do that if you already hit your child, which is wrong. You both need couselling. Take care Heather