I watched this and I immediately got defensive. I do drink in front of my kids. Occasionally at a party I get slightly drunk in front of my kids. There was a night I got so drunk I demanded my oldest find the blue paint I bought for a shelf so I could paint a wall. Now we have a pretty blue wall to look at and a pretty darn funny memory.
Have I ever thought I scared my kids while drinking, UMMM NO!! If I did I wouldn't do it. So I texted the girl and asked her what she thought of the video. She texted back with "that was the stupidest thing I've ever watched". This eased my mind a bit so I called G and Dub in, to watch the video. Dub said "that was stupid" and walked away. G added "I think the kids are drinking if that's what they see" as he shakes his head. T wasn't home so I couldn't ask him and now he's getting ready for bed and I don't think he should watch it. So anyways....I am thinking the title and the ending is over the top. There is a difference between having a drink, drinking, getting drunk and being an alcoholic.
Maybe this should have been marketed towards parents with a drinking problem, the parents that get drunk and don't remember why their kids' have bruises on their faces the next morning. Maybe play it for someone in rehab, I don't really know. This campaign left an icky taste in my mouth, it's done for shock value and I'm not a fan of shock or fear.... Not at a fan at all. It almost made me feel guilty for drinking in front of my kids, but why should I feel guilty for letting loose with my friends? I shouldn't.
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