Many kids get access to alcohol at 12-18 years old and beyond, when they reach the right people. Some raid the home cabinet. The kids that want to get drunk can find a way. Too many parents are not concerned, off going to their own parties, too many are latch-key kids and left home alone. Some of these young kids live in a home where there is way too much alcohol consumption and they grow up with this stuff. Many of these parents only are concerned with their own satisfaction.

These young bucks that took pictures, and took advantage of this 17 year old--should be held accountable for their actions. I certainly hope that a Judge will give them their just dues.

I have written this article, because I have witnessed this as an educator. Parents, read this article and then ask your children some questions. I'll bet you will be totally surprised to hear that your own child could tell you some stories that do not get into the papers, nor court. God bless.

He isn't laughing now is he? The whole situation is sad. A drunk seventeen year old at a party with 26 year olds. Why wasn't she at home or out with supervision and/or accountability. I have raised several young adults who are now glad that we didn't care if they got mad at us for our rules! We also taught them that they are held accountable for their choices regardless as to why they made them. This girl probably arrived at the party sober.

Actually most people are 18 when they enter college. I would say roughly only 10% of kids are 17.

That's right! Good point. Here we are assuming the guilt of these boys so soon after the Duke case. Shame on me.

Well guess what?Most kids are 17 when they go off to college.My son is a first semester senior at 20.Good Luck on that by the way. PikeMom4real

Yeah! and I bet your son is not a virgin either! So whats your point?