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smacked I know that after school activities are unimportant and missing them wouldn't constitute neglect.
If the parents are as constantly drunk all the time as you say, I doubt every one of their needs are being met. They drink more than ever. The liquor store is even worried. Mom is in bed a lot. Days off are drunk fests. I just don't see how this is suitable parenting, and the kids have no voice, obviously.
I could be completely wrong.. they could be awesome parents. I find that very hard to believe. A lot of people 'talked' to me about my drinking, I later laughed about it as I was pouring vodka down my throat. Maybe it'll work tho..
I've seen alot worse parents, but I've seen alot better ones, too. I really didn't realize that my problem was as bad until I quit, and I really don't think these people could do a 4-day sobriety(maybe even a 3). It's sad. Seeing what I went through has made them realize that they WANT to keep drinking, to avoid the "mess".....It's strange......