The loss of yet another young man, in the prime of his life breaks my heart and I wonder what on earth we can do to stop these lads taking such chances with cars and alcohol.
One of the things that really strikes me is that we have to change attitudes about alcohol and drink-driving. There has recently been a great advertising campaign against drink-driving in New Zealand which apparently has been very successful...although I have no idea how that "success" is measured.
But at the same time, you have adverts about alcohol with beautiful girls in which drinking looks so cool, so does one counteract the other?
I would like to see an end to the advertising of alcohol, especially on TV and a decrease in the alcohol levels that are acceptable for driving in New Zealand. And as "grown ups" we have to model safe drinking practices to young people...before it is too late.
4 comments:
Sorry for the loss of your sons friend. I agree advertising in any way should be banned, including in supermarket mail and radio. Up the alcohol purchasing age and have 0 alcohol limit tolerance for all drivers. Adults need to set the example also that we cannot have 1 - 2 drinks out at dinner and drive ourselves and others home safely.
My Uncle was killed by a drink driver who lost control and hit his car.
I also have three sons, and though all under 4 years, I worry about the future when they want to drive.
Sorry for the loss of your sons friend. I agree advertising in any way should be banned, including in supermarket mail and radio. Up the alcohol purchasing age and have 0 alcohol limit tolerance for all drivers. Adults need to set the example also that we cannot have 1 - 2 drinks out at dinner and drive ourselves and others home safely.
My Uncle was killed by a drink driver who lost control and hit his car.
I also have three sons, and though all under 4 years, I worry about the future when they want to drive.
It's very hard, Jessica. We have tried to be good role models to our kids. But the power of peer pressure is immense.
My heartfelt sympathy to you and all who mourn the death of this young man, Sarah.
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