Movin' on...right?

Good morning! Raining....it's nice if you are a duck....

So, where did I leave off? Oh yeah....my amazement and puzzlement over the events and the decay of the party house as well as the relationship among four room mates....

As you know, the course of events are not acceptable and there are multiple issues that emerge from having an "open door policy" in college.

One~ Are you a cooler bunch of guys because you allow anyone through your doors?

Two~ Any of these knuckleheads who appear at your place looking for a  libation or five are not looking for long lasting friendship...They are seeking a free drink and somewhere to get black out drunk. After all, the famous sofa is quite cushy...

Three~ The open door policy has yielded a great deal of damage. Didn't your parents teach you that if you break something, then you have to pay for it? Aren't you happy that you worked all summer to be able to write a check for a contractor to fix the porch and window? Note to my kid: That's a lot of scones and cupcakes that have to be iced in the bakery......a week's paycheck...

Four~Don't you realize that anyone who is injured in the house can potentially haul you into court for damages?

Five~ Don't you know that your parents are going to have to bail you out of the pokey if you serve alcohol to minors? Or, if you are not of legal age, you can be arrested for underage drinking? Either way, there is the issue of bail money and lawyers....and most assuredly, the wrath of your families....

Five~ Won't your folks be proud of you when you are evicted by the landlord? You will then be legends at your university. If that is what you are seeking, you are close to achieving your goal.

Six~ Aren't we in college to study and move onto the rest of our lives?

 

Now that is off my chest, let's move onto what dad did....oh boy, I am glad that I was not on the receiving end of his wrath...He send an email to his son to be forwarded to his room mates. They have 7 days to report the damages to the landlord. if it is not done, he will report it and they face certain eviction. If he has to do it, then he forwards the photos to all parents for their input.
 
In his letter, he also states that there are no more parties and again, parents will be notified if the current behaviors continue.

Lastly, oh boy....he stated that he and I will be making spot visits on weekends since we are the closest parents (three hours)  to campus. Yes, that means that we could potentially walk into a party that has been banned by him. And if so, he will make sure that the guys are locked out of the house. When does the fun begin for me? Oh yeah...never....I am the mom....

And if I may say so...I am not pleased with my son and his room mates. I knew that Buddy would tire of the open door policy but I am now trying to protect the four knuckleheads from themselves and their poor decision making. Yep, they are going to be furious with Buddy and his parents, BUT if I save one kid from a DUI or underage drinking, then I will have fulfilled my duties as a parent.

By the way....Animal House, the movie, was an exaggerated story. True, there are lots of parties and fun on college campuses, but these guys have to figure out what is fun and acceptable and what is over the top and inappropriate......

Lastly...what happened to focusing on classes and work outs? Ego aside...get yourselves to study hall or the library...