Hi Cheryl,
I just wanted to say that my mom kicked my dad out of the house when I was in the third grade because he was an alcoholic. She tried an intervention first and I cried my eyes out. However, I have to say, I am very very happy my mom left my dad. When they were married I didn't have a mom or dad. When my mom quit drinking and kicked my dad out I got a mom and a dad. I got a mom again because she was finally taking care of herself and I got a dad because when he was at home he never spent any time with us. Once he left, he had us wednesday nights and every other weekend, so that when he picked us up wednesday nights it was our night. we ate dinner together and saw movies etc.. I don't remember my dad before then. So, in terms of your kids, kicking an alcoholic out of the house is the best thing you can do for them.