Wednesday, September 26, 2012
It wasn't specific on how serious is defined. I would take it as a problem and drinking excessively. From this, seriou drinking is not or should notbe part of ones culture. There may be religions out there that allow young children to drink small amounts of liquor as a tradition but having to drink excessively is not needed. Consuming alcohol at great amounts and constantly through out the day everyday is the start of alcoholism and this can hurt people who love you and who are around you. No culture or heritage would want harm to one of their own. If someone drinks unhealthy amounts of alcohol and use their culture, heritage or religion as an excuse, it's the beginnings of an alcoholic by makin up excuses. Serious drinking can't be blamed on anything but your own will power.
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It's hard to argue that serious drinking is not a part of OUR culture. Drinking games are extremely acceptable socially. Many songs today portray getting really drunk in a positive light ("Like a G6" for example). Even the people on the Jersey Shore get smashed on national television.
ReplyDeleteI agree that serious drinking should not be culturally acceptable but it certainly is in American culture.