Julie Baumgardner
It is hard to believe spring break is upon us. If you have teens or college-age adults, you’ve probably had ongoing conversations about how they will spend their break.
As kids try to get permission and money for the trip, you’ll hear phrases like: “I’m almost an adult. This is a rite of passage.” Or: “It’s what college students do. We go to the beach and hang out.”
The pressure is on for sure.
Before giving in to that pressure, here is what research shows about spring break students:
* The average male reported drinking 18 drinks per day, compared to 10 drinks for the average female.