> Why Parents Drink
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> A father passing by his son's bedroom was astonished to see that his bed
> was nicely made and everything was picked up.
>
> Then he saw an envelope, propped up prominently on the pillow that was
> addressed to:
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> 'Dad.'
>
>
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> With the Worst premonition he opened the envelope with trembling hands
> and read the letter.
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>
>
> Dear Dad:
>
> It is with great regret and sorrow that I'm writing you.
>
> I had to elope with my new girlfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene
> with Mom and you.
>
>
>
> I have been finding real passion with Stacy and she is so nice.
>
> But I knew you would not approve of her because of all her piercing,
> tattoos, tight motorcycle clothes and the fact that she is much older
> than I am.
>
> But it's not only the passion...
>
> Dad she's pregnant.
>
>
>
> Stacy said that we will be very happy.
>
> She owns a trailer in the woods and has a stack of firewood for the
> whole winter.
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>
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> We share a dream of having many more children.
>
> Stacy has opened my eyes to the fact that marijuana doesn't really hurt
> anyone.
>
>
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> We'll be growing it for ourselves and trading it with
>
> the other people that live nearby for cocaine and ecstasy.
>
>
>
> In the meantime we will pray that science will find a cure for AIDS so
> Stacy can get better.
>
> She deserves it.
>
> Don't worry Dad. I'm 15 and I know how to take care of myself.
>
> Someday I'm sure that we will be back to visit so that you can get to
> know your grandchildren.
>
>
>
> Love,
>
> Your Son John
>
>
>
> P.S. Dad, none of the above is true. I'm over at Tommy's house.
>
> I just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than a
> report card that's in my center desk drawer.
>
>
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> I love you.
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> Call me when it's safe to come home.
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  I think most parents would have been too upset to finish the letter.