I drank early, and I drank heavy for years after being of age. It took being pregnant and having a beautiful baby for me to see though focused eyes. I'm 35, I have been drinking consistantly for 20 years. The first time I was drunk I was 13. I know the tricks and I know the lies I told . . . we drank, and drank. Sadly, my parents trusted me and really didn't notice a problem until I was of age. They didn't approve of drinking and would not feed me my first legal drink. Years later, after I'd lost my dad the drinking got worse. My baby saved my life. Again, 35 and not promoting teen pregnancy. Parents should pop up/in on your kids . . . . follow up on where they say they are. I remember being in 6th grade sneaking beer cans from the house or from a friends house . . . why???? All the $ I've drank away upsets me. But I think God that I was never hurt nor did I ever hurt anyone physically by my drinking. I did however, let people down. Sadly, it was the people I love.