A beer at the ballgame, a blended cocktail to cool off by the pool or a glass of wine with dinner. Lots of moms indulge in a spirit, two or a few in the company of their children. Saying cheers and knocking cups at a family get together or night out amongst friends is not unheard of and neither is loading the kids in the car and driving home afterward. Have you ever casually drank and then driven your offspring?
Mommy Dearest,
I volunteer at the drop-off at my children's private school each morning. I usually direct traffic or help students from the cars and pass paperwork to their parents.
The other day, while assisting one of my daughter's first grade classmates from his car, I smelled a strong scent of alcohol in the vehicle and on his mother's breath when she told him to have a good day. I noticed it once before, but let it go thinking it was my imagination.
It was only eight o'clock in the morning! I had heard rumors that the woman was a drinker, but am appalled that she put her own child at risk. I cannot confront her since she is always with him so what should I do?
— Appalled By Intoxicated Mom
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