If parents can’t be trusted not to get drunk at a school event, their kids have bigger problems than can be solved by an alcohol ban.
At my son’s year 12 graduation dinner back in 2017, I was seated with him, my ex-husband and a group of parents I’d never met. It was a long, awkward evening of making polite conversation, avoiding eye contact with my ex, and glancing repeatedly at my watch wishing both hands would accelerate., banning students from bringing dates to their year 12 formals and – more alarmingly – banning alcohol for parents at all school functions.
Pre’s are a celebration among grown-up parents and almost-grown-up kids. Alcohol isn’t mandatory, but like most big celebrations it’s perfectly appropriate when consumed responsibly. Pre’s are a cocktail party, anddon’t make much sense without cocktails.
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