Debate over teen drinking continues in NZ, days after an Auckland Kings College student died from an apparent vodka overdose. Sixteen-year-old James Webster died in his sleep at the weekend after drinking vodka at a friend's party.
Being a small nation, we New Zealanders grieve as a community - and the needless death of James Webster is no exception.
However, the need to lash out and attribute blame is often misguided.
Society, 'The Government' and the police are not responsible.
Sadly - good kids sometimes do very stupid things.
Kids need to know how much is too much, and what the consequences are.
Grass roots education in responsible drinking from parents and schools is a feasible countermeasure.
Demonising alcohol is not the solution.
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