I've done it. In early sobriety I had no choice- either live with an active alcoholic or work in a bar.
People are all shocked that the parents are drinking in front of him. They very well may be alcoholics. Drinking is a part of life. We can't escape it. I had to live with my mom in early recovery and she drinks every day. I can't expect her to stop for my benefit if she's an alcoholic.
I work in a bar/restaurant now. Doesn't bother me. But I'm the exception to the rule.
However, I never would go to a bar unless I was there for employment purposes.