The Highs and Lows Of Parenting
Alcohol, Call Center, Criminal & Illegal, Editors' Choice, Emergency Services, Parents/Guardians | Legal Right | September 1, 2009
Me: “9-1-1. Police, fire, or ambulance?”
Caller: “Police.”
Me: “What’s your emergency?”
Caller: “Is it illegal for a 14-year-old to be drinking Jack Daniels?”
Me: “Yes, it is.”
Caller: “Oh, okay. And, one more question. Is it illegal for a 14-year-old to be smoking marijuana?”
Me: “Yes, it is, ma’am.”
Caller: “Oh, okay. My son told me it wasn’t. I’d like you to arrest my son, please. He’s been doing this for a couple of years now!”
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